Social Worker - Learning Disabilities
On-siteLincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Undertake assessments, reviews, and care planning for individuals with learning disabilities, applying strengths-based approaches to promote independence and inclusion. Manage complex case work within a Learning Disabilities service, including risk assessment, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration with health professionals. Develop person-centred support plans, coordinate care packages, and produce accurate case recordings while ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights legislation. Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and decision-making processes across rural and urban areas in Louth, Lincolnshire.
Required Qualifications
- MA, BA or BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW
- Must be registered with Social Work England
- Minimum 2+ years' post-qualified experience
- Experience within Learning Disabilities and/or Adult Social Care
- Strong experience in assessment, care planning and reviews
- Experience of managing complex case work
- Good legal literacy within adult social care
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise work effectively
- Experience working within a strengths-based, person-centred framework
- Experience of multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Strong working knowledge of: Care Act 2014
- Strong working knowledge of: Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA)
- Strong working knowledge of: Human Rights legislation
- Strong working knowledge of: Adult Safeguarding frameworks and procedures
- Strong assessment and analytical skills
- Excellent recording and report-writing ability
- Ability to apply strengths-based and outcome-focused approaches
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage complex workloads and competing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to promoting independence, inclusion and choice
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
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