🚀 Join Newcastle Council's Learning Disabilities & Autism (LDA) Team! 🚀
We're seeking a dedicated professional to join our dynamic LDA Team in Newcastle. This is your chance to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, delivering crucial, person-centered care to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
What You'll Be Doing:
Person-Centered Planning: Conduct comprehensive Care Act 2014 assessments to identify needs and co-produce innovative support plans with service users and their families.
Empowerment & Advocacy: Advocate for the rights of vulnerable individuals, promoting their independence and ensuring they are at the heart of all decision-making processes.
Collaborative Working: Partner with a wide range of professionals, including health professionals, housing providers, and advocacy services, to ensure a holistic approach to care.
Safeguarding & Legislation: Undertake risk assessments, safeguarding investigations, and apply your expertise in key legislation like the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.
Transitions & Support: Support seamless hospital discharges and transitions into community-based services, helping individuals thrive in their own homes.
What We're Looking For:
A qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Demonstrable experience working with adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or complex mental health needs.
A strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practice.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
A genuine commitment to inclusion and rights-based practice.
What We Offer:
Competitive Rate: A fantastic pay rate of £21-£27 per hour 💰
Supportive Environment: Regular supervision, small group sessions, and a collaborative team culture. 🤗
Career Growth: Access to ongoing professional development, training opportunities, and the chance to contribute to service innovation. 📈
Meaningful Work: The opportunity to truly make a difference and improve the lives of some of the city's most vulnerable residents. ❤️
If you're a proactive and compassionate Social Worker ready for a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help create a more inclusive and supportive community in Newcastle! ✨
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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