Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team
Specialism: Learning Disabilities
Location: Richmond upon Thames
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Type: Full-time Locum Contract (Ongoing)

Are you looking for an exhilarating career move that leverages your expertise in supporting adults with learning disabilities? We have an incredible opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team in picturesque Richmond upon Thames. In this ongoing locum position, you'll be working full time, engaging your skills within a supportive team environment to make a significant and rewarding impact on the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Embrace the flexibility and diversity that locum work offers. Choose your assignments and enjoy the freedom to determine your work-life integration.
• Professional Development: Unlock a wealth of training opportunities through the Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care Academy, designed to enhance your career progression.
• Competitive Pay: Earn a fantastic rate of £32.00 hourly, ensuring your expertise is valued and well-compensated.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a mixture of office-based duties and remote working, plus the rewarding experience of community visits.

What you will do:

• Work collaboratively with service users, their families, and carers to promote independence and wellbeing through a person-centred approach.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the needs of adults with learning disabilities.
• Implement measures to safeguard vulnerable adults by assessing risks and taking appropriate action in compliance with statutory duties and best practice.
• Apply social work principles and values to guide professional practice, ensuring respect and diversity are upheld.
• Comply with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant statutory frameworks while maintaining high professional standards.
• Monitor and review care and support packages, ensuring adjustments are made as needed and all statutory review requirements are fulfilled.

Join our dynamic and supportive team as you take on a pivotal role in empowering adults with learning disabilities to thrive. This character-rich opportunity will see you dividing your time between the Council's offices in Wandsworth, remote working, and engaging directly with the community.

Richmond upon Thames is an exceptional place to live and work-it's where the beauty of the riverside combines with vibrant cultural experiences. Enjoy rich history, lush parks, and the welcoming community spirit that makes Richmond a true jewel of London. Seize this chance to enrich your career in a setting that offers both professional satisfaction and lifestyle allure.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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