Pay 32LTD inclusive or 24 PAYE exclusive per hour
Job Purpose:
To deliver high-quality, person-centred social work practice in line with the Care Act 2014 and associated legislation. The post holder will manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and autism, undertake statutory duties, and contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and service improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Care Management and Casework:
- Undertake the full range of Care Act responsibilities, including assessments, support planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
- Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping using systems such as Mosaic.
- Carry out statutory duties under relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
- Participate in the team duty system, responding to new referrals, emergencies, and safeguarding concerns.
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with local multi-agency procedures and the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Identify and assess risk, completing risk assessments in accordance with Merton Care Management Procedures.
- Complete Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
- Respond to referrals and emergencies via the team duty system.
- Qualified Social Worker with current registration (e.g., Social Work England)
- Experience in adult social care, particularly with learning disabilities and autism
- Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and work under pressure
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based, and evidence-informed practice
- Contract Length: 13.0 months
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a dynamic and supportive environment
- Contribution to the delivery of high-quality services that make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism
- Professional development and support to help you achieve your career goals
If you are a motivated and experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge, please contact Delanie on Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or 01772 208964 to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
