Social Worker - Learning Disability Team

Adults Social Worker Level 3 - Band J

Here at Randstad we have an exciting opportunity available for a qualified Adult Social Worker (Level 3) within a Rotherham based learning disabilities team.

Our client is looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals who care about getting the best outcomes for people with a Learning Disability / Autism.
We welcome applications from those who are not afraid to challenge and who will promote independence and autonomy using a strength based, person centred approach. This is a newly established permanent Learning Disability team
working with other professionals, organisations /providers, carers and families.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth assessments of adults social care needs, considering physical, mental health, cognitive, environmental, and socio-economic factors.
• Utilise advanced assessment tools and methodologies to gather information and formulate holistic care plans tailored to individual strengths, preferences, and goals.
• Lead multi-agency assessments and contribute expertise to complex cases, ensuring a thorough understanding of clients needs and risks.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and specialist interventions to address complex social, emotional, and practical challenges faced by adults and their families.
• Offer advanced therapeutic support and counselling to individuals experiencing mental health issues, trauma, loss, or significant life transitions.
• Develop innovative and evidence-based interventions to promote resilience, coping skills, and social inclusion among vulnerable adults.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and coordinate multi-agency responses to safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and robust risk assessments and interventions.
• Provide expert testimony and evidence in safeguarding conferences, case reviews, and court proceedings, advocating for the best interests of vulnerable adults.
• Develop and implement risk management plans in collaboration with clients, families, and relevant professionals to minimise risks and enhance safety.
• Coordinate complex care packages and support arrangements for adults with multiple and complex needs, involving input from health, social care, housing, and voluntary sector partners.
• Facilitate multi-agency meetings, case conferences, and care reviews to promote integrated and person-centred care planning and decision- making.
• Act as a key liaison between clients, families, carers, and service providers, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and continuity of care.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to less experienced
• social workers and multidisciplinary team members, sharing expertise and
• promoting best practice.
• Engage in continuous professional development, staying abreast of advances in social work practice, legislation, and research relevant to adult social care.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and practice standards within the organisation, promoting a culture of excellence and nnovation.

• Qualifications:
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Registration as a Social Worker with the relevant regulatory body.

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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