- Undertaking assessments and reviews, and providing person-centred support plans
- Offering expert advice and guidance to colleagues, service users, and their families
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to ensure coordinated care
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
- Contributing to the development and implementation of service improvements
- Qualified Social Worker with HCPC registration
- Extensive experience in working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practice
- Ability to effectively assess, plan, and deliver high-quality support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
Clinical Specialist Social Worker- Learning Disabilities and Autism - Theale, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council
Description
Vacancy Description
Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Clinical Specialist Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Service and make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
Reporting to the Locality Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing specialist social work expertise within the Learning Disabilities and Autism Team. Your responsibilities will include:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
This role is fixed term until 31/03/2025 – Funding limited project