Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

Our client Swindon Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities Team.

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred social work services to adults with learning disabilities, promoting independence, wellbeing, choice, and inclusion. The post holder will assess eligible needs, develop outcome-focused support plans, undertake safeguarding responsibilities, and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes in accordance with statutory duties.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities, ensuring timely assessment, support planning, and review.
Undertake strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014, identifying eligible needs and promoting independence.
Complete Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments and Best Interests decision-making where appropriate.
Undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with Section 42 of the Care Act and local safeguarding procedures.
Develop person-centred care and support plans that maximise independence and community participation.
Carry out risk assessments and implement effective risk management plans while promoting positive risk-taking.
Work in partnership with individuals, families, carers, advocates, health professionals, housing providers, and voluntary organisations.
Support transitions from Children's Services to Adult Social Care where required.
Participate in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and multidisciplinary meetings.
Promote access to education, employment, supported living, day opportunities, and community resources.
Prepare reports for funding panels, legal proceedings, Court of Protection, and other statutory meetings where required.
Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records using the organisation's electronic case management system.
Monitor commissioned care packages and review outcomes to ensure they continue to meet assessed needs.
Respond to urgent situations and participate in duty arrangements as required.
Ensure practice reflects current legislation, statutory guidance, and professional standards.Benefits of working with Remedy

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Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.

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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed