Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disability!
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £40,192 to £44,012 per annumplus an annual retention bonusof £3,000subject to eligibility.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as a Social Worker principally to support young people in transition from Children's to Adult Learning Disability Services.
About us
The Royal Borough of Windsorand Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role:
You will be working as a Social Worker principally to support young people in transition from Children's to Adult Learning Disability Services.
Your role will involve:
- Located within a multi-disciplinary community team you would be supporting young people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to make a positive transfer to adult services. This would include liaising with Children's services and any other involved agencies.
- You would be involved in carrying out assessments, undertaking care reviews and supporting care planning.
- You would take part in a duty rota to deal with incidents, safeguarding alerts and information requests.
- You would work as a Social Worker to protect and promote the interests of vulnerable people.
- Undertake safeguarding investigations, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments, capacity assessments and best interest decisions for adults with a learning disability.
What we are looking for:
- A qualified Social Worker with a qualification such as a BA, BSC Diploma or equivalent.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Experience of working in a health and social care environment.
- Good understanding of safeguarding protocols.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Committed to working co-operatively as part of a team.
What we offer:
- 32 days annual leave.
- Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role:
You will be working as a Social Worker principally to support young people in transition from Children's to Adult Learning Disability Services.
Your role will involve:
- Located within a multi-disciplinary community team you would be supporting young people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to make a positive transfer to adult services. This would include liaising with Children's services and any other involved agencies.
- You would be involved in carrying out assessments, undertaking care reviews and supporting care planning.
- You would take part in a duty rota to deal with incidents, safeguarding alerts and information requests.
- You would work as a Social Worker to protect and promote the interests of vulnerable people.
- Undertake safeguarding investigations, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments, capacity assessments and best interest decisions for adults with a learning disability.
What we are looking for:
- A qualified Social Worker with a qualification such as a BA, BSC Diploma or equivalent.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Experience of working in a health and social care environment.
- Good understanding of safeguarding protocols.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Committed to working co-operatively as part of a team.
What we offer:
- 32 days annual leave.
- Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
