Social Worker – Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) Team

Job Description

Social Worker – Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) Team
Specialism: Adults Services
Location: Bracknell, UK
Salary: £29.74 Per Hour PAYE / £38.00 Per Hour Ltd AWR
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the CTPLD Team in Bracknell. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified practitioner with experience in adult social care, learning disabilities and autism.

You will work alongside individuals, advocates and careers to develop person-centered plans that promote independence, choice and control. You will also contribute to safeguarding, assessments, care and support planning, and multi-disciplinary working.

What You Will Do

Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct assessments, develop care and support plans, and review and monitor those plans in line with Care Act responsibilities and other statutory frameworks.

Strength-Based Practice: Apply a strength-based approach to connect people with their communities and social networks, helping to identify solutions and promote independence.

Person-Centered Support: Work with individuals, advocates and careers to develop person-centered plans that meet identified needs while maximizing independence, choice and control.

Career Support: Work with family careers to identify their needs and develop appropriate plans to support them.

Resource Allocation: Complete the Resource Allocation System when required and present support plans for approval in accordance with the relevant Scheme of Delegations.

Safeguarding: Participate in safeguarding assessments and planning to support the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults.

Multi-Disciplinary Working: Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and work collaboratively with individuals, families and professionals.

Mental Capacity: Act in the best interests of individuals who lack mental capacity, applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Duty Arrangements: Participate in the team’s duty arrangements and ensure departmental policies and procedures are followed.

Requirements

• Recognized Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Considerable experience in a social care or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks and national policies.
• Experience completing mental capacity assessments.
• Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to priorities and organize workload effectively.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Person-centered approach with empathy and respect for diversity.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and the ability to take responsibility and accountability at the appropriate level.
• Full UK driving license or valid equivalent.

Why Bracknell

Bracknell provides a professional working environment within a well-established adult social care service. The role is based at Time Square and offers the opportunity to work as part of the CTPLD Team, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to take the next step in your social work career with Ardent Social.