Learning Disabilities Social Worker

London Borough of Lewisham are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Learning Disabilities Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team. This Learning Disabilities Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Learning Disabilities Social Worker responsibilities include:

Case Load Management
Completing reviews and assessment
Working alongside other agencies
Working to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults.
Promoting service users' choices, control and independence
Supporting service users to live safely and independently in their own homes.
Assessing and reviewing existing service users placed in care homes.
Reviewing residential, nursing home or day centre placements
Working effectively with other professionals

Requirements / Experience preferred:

3+ Years experience post qualification.
Must have experience in learning disability social work team
Good assessment analytical skills
Good communication skills
Good negotiation skills
Legally literate able to undertake
MCA, BI, CoP work.
SWE Registration
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
Eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

Your own personal consultant
Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
DBS and Compliance Service
Quick and Easy Registration Process
Access to CPD
Guaranteed weekly payment.

To discuss this Learning Disabilities Social Worker vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London Borough of Lewisham, please email your updated CV to us or contact Sydnee Hannam for more information