Location: West London

Contract: Temporary / Ongoing

Hours: Full-time

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced Adult Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Team in West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with experience in Adult Social Care who is passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs to achieve positive outcomes, maintain their independence and live fulfilling lives.

You will work with adults, their families and carers to assess care and support needs, coordinate appropriate services and promote wellbeing, choice and control. Working collaboratively with health professionals, care providers and other partner agencies, you will ensure individuals receive person-centred support tailored to their needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Complete Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews in line with statutory requirements.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, choice and control through person-centred practice.
• Undertake mental capacity assessments where appropriate and contribute to best-interest decisions.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring adults are protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, community mental health teams, health professionals and other partner agencies.
• Support individuals experiencing changes in their circumstances, including hospital discharge, transitions and changes to care arrangements where required.
• Apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, in day-to-day practice.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports in accordance with local authority policies and procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to coordinate effective care and support.

Requirements

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Previous experience within Adult Social Care, ideally working with adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding procedures.
• Strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals.
• A commitment to safeguarding, promoting independence and achieving positive outcomes for adults.

Interested?

If you are a qualified Adult Social Worker with experience in Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.