Senior Social Worker - Adults with learning disabilities

Our client Telford and Wrekin council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Adults with learning disabilities and Autism team.Job purposeTo assess plan and manage a professional Social Work case load and to attend and actively participate in weekly Peer review meetings where the work being undertaken with individuals and families is discussed within the ethos of Asset based social work and Community Led Support to make recommendations for final case decisions to be made by the Team Manager.To undertake duties expected of social workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and Knowledge and Skills statements and in line with Social Work England code of conduct.Major TasksTo manage a caseload in line with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for an Experienced Qualified Social Worker undertaking strength based assessments and provide evidence when identifying a level of need in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998To promote close and constructive relationships with individuals, their families and the local neighbourhoods.To work in partnership with a range of statutory, independent and voluntary services to develop and implement Support Plan objectives and outcomes.To actively participate in reflective practice sessions.Provide professional opinion and support the practice of colleagues within their team regarding complex cases and act as a resource base for other staff and students.Work to a ..... full job details .....