Social Worker – Learning Disabilities

Description

Adults in North Ayrshire often live largely independent lives. However, some adults, particularly those living with learning disabilities, could benefit from extra support from Social Workers to increase their overall well-being. Social Workers working with adults of this need, assess the needs of these individuals and offer a variety of vital supportive services so that they can be properly supported and live their life to the fullest.

Taking this into account, our client is seeking a diligent locum Social Worker within an Adults Service to carry out reviews of individuals with learning disabilities in North Ayrshire. The successful Social Worker will be tasked with undertaking an integrated range of social work services in relation to the holistic promotion of vulnerable adults’ well-being in addition to supporting to their families where necessary. The nature of support could require collaborations with multiple agencies such as the health care and police service to create the opportunity for the best possible outcomes for vulnerable adults in North Ayrshire.

Examples of working in partnership with further services and health and social care professionals could include conducting joint interviews with Police and preparing reports for hearings amongst many others.

Undertaking risk assessments for individuals with learning disabilities is a core element of the role so it is anticipated that the successful Social Worker for our North Ayrshire clients with be able to perform these without supervision.
To be considered for the role of locum Qualified Social Worker for adults with learning disabilities in North Ayrshire you must:

· Have a degree or equivalent in Social Work
· Enjoy working with adults with learning disabilities and have experience working in this field
· Have a membership with the PVG scheme and the willingness to undergo an update
· Have a full UK driver’s licence and access to a car
· Be available full-time, asap

If you believe you could be the positive change needed to support adults with learning disabilities as a Social Worker in North Ayrshire, we would love to hear from you today!

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