Social Worker – Learning Disabilities and Autism

Job description

Our client based in Coventry is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adult Learning Disabilities and Autism Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, delivering strengths-based, person-centred social work interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of adults with learning disabilities and autism, undertaking statutory assessments, safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments, Court of Protection work, and support planning. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies to ensure people receive appropriate support and services that maximise choice, control, and community inclusion. **Key Responsibilities** Core duties include: - Managing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, undertaking assessments and interventions in accordance with statutory duties and best practice. - Completing strengths-based Care Act assessments and reviews to identify eligible needs, outcomes, and appropriate support solutions. - Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to support informed decision-making and protect individuals' rights. - Completing safeguarding enquiries and investigations under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, ensuring individuals are protected from abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation. - Preparing reports, assessments, statements, and supporting documentation for Court of Protection proceedings when required. - Working proactively with individuals, families, carers, advocates, and partner agencies to develop person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing. - Assessing and managing risk, ensuring appropriate interventions are implemented to safeguard vulnerable adults and promote positive outcomes. - Responding to urgent referrals and undertaking duty responsibilities as part of a rota system, including crisis intervention and risk management. - Supporting individuals through complex situations by utilising professional judgement, available resources, and relevant legislation. - Coordinating and reviewing care and support arrangements, ensuring services remain effective and responsive to changing needs. - Working closely with health professionals, housing providers, community organisations, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and integrated support. - Undertaking carers' assessments where appropriate and supporting carers to access relevant services and resources. - Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records, assessments, and reports in line with legislative, professional, and organisational standards. - Promoting choice, independence, social inclusion, and community participation for adults with learning disabilities and autism. **Qualifications & Experience** - Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW. - Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England. - Experience: Significant post-qualified experience within Adult Social Care, ideally working with adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. - Legislation Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Court of Protection processes, Adult Safeguarding legislation, and associated statutory guidance. - Assessment Skills: Experience completing Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, risk assessments, safeguarding enquiries, reviews, and support planning. - Court of Protection Experience: Experience preparing assessments, reports, and supporting documentation for Court of Protection matters. - Safeguarding Experience: Proven ability to identify, investigate, and manage safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable adults. - Learning Disabilities and Autism Experience: Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex support needs. - Multi-Agency Working: Ability to work effectively alongside health professionals, carers, providers, advocates, and partner organisations. - Communication Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, assessment, report-writing, and decision-making skills. - Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to the community-based nature of the role. **How to Apply** If you're interested in this role, click **Apply Now** or contact us for more information. **Why Liquid Personnel?** - Free DBS and compliance service - Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly - Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies - Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal - Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge - Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK - “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place\* - “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us \* Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. **Reasonable Adjustments:** If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. BH - 202244 GH - 36109