Learning Disability Social worker

Connect2Socialwork are looking for adults social workers within Bromley's learning disability team.

36 hours per week (full time) on a hybrid basis

The Team supports people with learning disabilities to live healthy, independent lives and keep safe and well in the community, working closely with the person, their families and carers. As a qualified Social Worker, you will work with a number of people with a learning disability to implement short - long term interventions, utilising a person centred and strengths based approach to ensure that the person's independence and well-being are promoted in the community. Social Workers will work according to the relevant legislation and statutory guidance for people with a learning disability in need of care and support. Routinely you would be undertaking social care needs assessments, support planning and review, mental capacity assessments, Continuing Health Care decision support tools and safeguarding enquiries when necessary. You may also be involved in engaging in more complex situations, including making applications to the Court of Protection. You will need excellent report writing and computer skills. Record keeping is a vital and necessary part of the job and being able to communicate effectively is central to the role.

Benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:

• Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
• Merited pay scheme
• 30 days Annual Leave
• The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent training and career development pathway
• Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
• The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
• Relocation Allowance (up to 8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes, including for lease cars, technology equipment and for gym.
• Benefit scheme also includes a range of discounts at local retailers

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.