Social Worker Learning Disabilities

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our learning Disabilities team on a 6 month contract. The role will cover the Totton area.Main Responsibilities and DutiesMake ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm.Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.Community Care, integrated care programme approach and risk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals.Statutory reviews and comply with appropriate legislation, policy and procedures.Assess client needs in consultation with them and with other professionals and agree levels of support.The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others.The need for sensitive negotiation when assessing service users and carers where there is conflict or lack of insight.Effectively manage people presenting in crisis needing a quick resolution, using relevant legislation and resources.Statutory responsibility for the assessment of carers (including young carers) needs and the formulation of a carers care plan.RequirementsPrevious experience in a Learning Disabilities team.Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team relevant to needs of postEvidence of ..... full job details .....