Job summary
This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brough Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit an additional 8 x full time (37hour) Social Workers into or Learning Disability/Autism Team to bring it to full capacity.
We are looking for committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adult Social Work experience working with people with Learning Disabilities/Autism. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism and also have some knowledge around physical disability, people with profound & complex needs, carers and the wider community.
You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs.
You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers who have a learning Disability/Autism.
You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse and supportive team.
Requirements:
- Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent
- Social Work England Registration
- 2 years post qualifying experience
- An enhanced barring DBS check will be required
About us
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands,
just a stones throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough,
Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive
environment. Sandwell is made up of six towns - Oldbury, Rowley Regis,
Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich. The borough has 1,200 hectares
of parks, playing fields and local green space and more than 30 miles of
canals.
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide
range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to
senior managers.
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they
define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are
important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are
key to us achieving Sandwells Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within this role, you will undertake the following duties:
To work with vulnerable adults and carers, helping them to achieve ambitions, helping them to do things for themselves, take control over their lives as much as possible, building relationships and networks that maintain their independence.
To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints.
To have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to your service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults.
To have knowledge of the principles and responsibility of information sharing and data protection in line with legislation.
To undertake specific duties and responsibilities determined by the line manager to enable the team to achieve its goals and objectives.
To work with the line manager to ensure day to day functioning of the team in operational matters.
To work with managers and other staff members to share and promote good practice and work co-operatively to ensure consistency in working practices wherever feasible and champion all changes particularly in relation to the personalisation agenda.
The post holder will have supervisory responsibility for students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within this role, you will undertake the following duties:
To work with vulnerable adults and carers, helping them to achieve ambitions, helping them to do things for themselves, take control over their lives as much as possible, building relationships and networks that maintain their independence.
To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints.
To have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to your service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults.
To have knowledge of the principles and responsibility of information sharing and data protection in line with legislation.
To undertake specific duties and responsibilities determined by the line manager to enable the team to achieve its goals and objectives.
To work with the line manager to ensure day to day functioning of the team in operational matters.
To work with managers and other staff members to share and promote good practice and work co-operatively to ensure consistency in working practices wherever feasible and champion all changes particularly in relation to the personalisation agenda.
The post holder will have supervisory responsibility for students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of which 2 years post qualification experience in an Adult Social Care environment.
Supporting Statement
Essential
- Please include a supporting statement of how you meet the criteria in the job description/person spec.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of which 2 years post qualification experience in an Adult Social Care environment.
Supporting Statement
Essential
- Please include a supporting statement of how you meet the criteria in the job description/person spec.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
