Learning Disability and Autism (Complex Cases)

Learning Disability and Autism (Complex Cases)Role: Qualified Social WorkerService: Adult Social Care (Learning Disability and Autism Team)Location: Leicestershire County Council (Hybrid Working)Pay Rate: £34.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim ContractLeicestershire County Council is seeking an autonomous, highly skilled Social Worker to join their specialized Learning Disability and Autism Team. This role requires a practitioner who can manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision, utilizing strengths-based methodologies while aligning practice with the council''s Target Operating Model.Core ResponsibilitiesOperating within a dedicated specialist service, your day-to-day duties will include:Complex Case Management: Independently managing a caseload of high-complexity cases involving adults with learning disabilities, neurodivergent profiles, and associated support needs.Court of Protection and Legal Practice: Preparing detailed court statements, legal documentation, and reports for the Court of Protection (CoP) regarding complex capacity and residence disputes.Statutory Safeguarding: Leading on high-level adult safeguarding enquiries, writing analytical safeguarding reports, and designing robust, risk-mitigating protection plans.Care Act Assessments and Support Planning: Undertaking comprehensive Care and Support Assessments under the Care Act 2014, designing person-centered Support Plans tailored to individual aspirations and strengths.Mental Capacity ..... full job details .....