Job Ref: 212471253

Date: 2020-09-21 15:49:18

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Learning Disabilities Social Worker – Milton Keynes

Social Personnel are looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join Milton Keynes’ Adults Learning Disability service.

Duties:

* To manage a caseload of people with learning disabilities (and complex needs) to include Health Action Planning, Person Centred Planning, Risk Management and Carers Assessments.

* To highlight and investigate (where appropriate) safeguarding events.

* To work in partnership with relevant health professionals.

* To provide timely and responsive assessments, re-assessments and/or reviews delivering personalised care to support users and carers, encouraging maximum independence and safety.

* To provide Case Management, Health Action Planning and Person Centred Planning.

* To participate in Continuing Health Care (CHC) Assessments where appropriate.

* To assess, according to the agreed eligibility criteria and organise the equipment, adaptations and services required in a safe, timely and effective manner.

* To develop an understanding of a variety of methods of overcoming and managing problems of daily living (using alternative techniques, arranging equipment, equipment trials, minor adaptations, home care services, re-ablement, direct payments) and be able to advise (and as relevant demonstrate to) clients, relatives and carers on their application, suitability and safe usage.

* To participate in the Community Learning Disability Team’s duty service.

* To liaise effectively and work in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations and any other relevant agencies.

What you need:

* QSW Status – including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE

* A minimum of 2 years experience in adults-based teams.

* Right to work in the UK.

Benefits of working with Social Personnel:

* Access to the best roles across the UK earlier than other agencies; Social Personnel are a top Tier 1 agency through many of local authorities and trusts nationwide

* A way to give back to charitable organisations/disadvantaged young people, through our partnership with Youth at Risk, now known as GRIT

* Your weekly payment processed even if it misses the weekly approval cut-off for the 1st week – ending delays payments to you

* Training and development opportunities which meet the needs of your career and are tailored to you

* A market leading £250 referral bonus, for referring your colleagues to work for Social Personnel

* Highly experienced recruitment consultant and dedicated aftercare team

* Boat Parties, prize giveaways and many, many more…

If you are interested in this position please submit application or call Poppi on (phone number removed)

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