Adult Social Worker, LD Team, West Midlands

Social Worker, Learning Disability/Autism Team, West Midlands
Pertemps are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Learning Disability/Autism Team at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
 
Purpose of the Role:
To provide high-quality social work services to vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The role involves safeguarding, assessments, support planning, and working collaboratively with other professionals to deliver the best outcomes for service users.
 
Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, and outcome-focused assessments.
• Develop support plans to meet the care and support needs of individuals with Learning Disabilities/Autism and complex needs.
• Work within current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Continuing Health Care, and the Mental Health Act.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to provide comprehensive services and support to individuals and carers.
• Provide support to individuals with physical disabilities, profound and complex needs, and those in the wider community.
• Work in a dynamic, diverse, and supportive team environment.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, or equivalent.
• Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Work, particularly with Learning Disabilities/Autism.

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.