Social Worker Positions in Learning Disability Service

Social Worker Positions in Learning Disability Service

Full and Part-time positions available – Flexible work available

Salary £31,099- £40,478 (pro rata for part-time)

Generous Relocation and Retention packages available for eligible candidates

Location:

We are currently looking to recruit dynamic social workers to our Learning Disability Service, opportunities available in the following teams;

• Weymouth – Weymouth Area Office
• Purbeck – Purbeck Area Office, Wareham
• Bridport – Bridport Local Office

We offer hybrid and flexible working, supporting working from home.

What’s in it for you:

It is an exciting time to join us in the Dorset Learning Disability Service. We are a supportive and nurturing team with strong leadership who are focused and available and have a clear vision to embed quality of practice across the County.

Adults with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do. We are embedding relationship-based practice with a focus on the strengths based model. We work collaboratively with key partners and stakeholders across the health and social care environment with a clear commitment to achieving the very best outcomes possible for adults and their families.

We offer regular professional supervision, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, on the job development and support, together with a full training and development offer. You will be given opportunities to develop your practice and to advance your career in a culture of trust and respect.

You will have access to the Local Government Pension scheme, and we offer a minimum of 26 days holiday, raising to 31 days after 5 years of service with the option to purchase more.

What you can expect to be doing:

You will be undertaking strengths-based assessments, support planning and reviews to support customers with a learning disability to achieve their outcomes and promote their independence.

You will be working as part of a busy team and alongside other teams within the local authority.

Multi-disciplinary practice will be integral to the role.

About you:

We are looking to recruit friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our highly motivated, respected and valued Learning Disability Service. We would love to hear from you if you have:

• excellent innovation skills to join us on our journey to excellence;
• the ability to work and contribute to a team;
• a flexible approach when the need arises;
• a strong value base and sense of person-centred practice as a social worker, who can use a strengths-based approach;
• excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a flexible approach and able to work closely with a range of professionals;
• creativity and passion about enabling people to be as independent as possible;
• confidence with the legal basis for practice and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998 and Equality Act 2010;
• if you are keen to embrace continuous professional development;
• you can embody our behaviours - responsibility, respect, recognition and collaboration: https://intranet.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/about/our-behaviours/

You must have a degree or equivalent in social work and are registered with Social Work England with the ability to fulfil the travel requirements of this position.

We invite you to demonstrate how you evidence these within your application.

Additional Information:

For an informal discussion, please contact

Rachael Howes – Area Practice Manager Weymouth ( rachael.howes@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or 01929 557085)

Layna Hughes – Area Practice Manager Purbeck (layna.hughes@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or 01305 208033)

Sarah Lock – Area Practice Manager Bridport ( sarah.lock@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or 01308 426006)

COME ALONG to our ‘Meet the Team’ drop-in session on Thursday 2nd February, 12.30–13.30 via Microsoft Teams to find out more about who we are, what we do and what this opportunity could mean for you! To book your place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/514735376367 or alternately email sadie.symonds@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

How to apply:

Apply by Application Form:

If you wish to apply for this role by application form, please do so by following the ‘Apply for this Job’ link.

Apply by CV:

We will accept a CV in place of an application form for this role. If you wish to submit a CV please e-mail to PAHCentralisedRecruitment@dorsetcc.gov.uk clearly indicating which role you are applying for (e.g. Job title & Vacancy Number).

When applying by CV it is important that you include all the information needed to evidence your suitability for the role (as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification) including giving:

• Your contact details
• Detailed information about your experience (as you would in an application form).
• Current employer details and an explanation for any career breaks
• Details of two referees. These should be from your two most recent places of work or education.
• Membership of professional/technical bodies
• Your National Insurance (NI) Number

Interviews:

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 6thMarch 2023.

If shortlisted you may be asked a question to prepare for interview, evidencing your values and strengths-based practice.

Dorset Council: A great place to work

We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.

At Dorset Council we:

• provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
• have ambitious aspirations
• are excited about our future
• care about Dorset and all the people who live here
• know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success

You will:

• have access to a range of employee benefits
• be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.

We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

If appointed, the personal information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

All social workers who qualified after September 2012 need to:

• undertake the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)
• meet the expected standards during the ASYE period
• or evidence completion of their ASYE.

The ASYE scheme is required unless you can prove that you meet the standards laid out in the professional capabilities framework.

COVID vaccination regulations:

Mandatory for the position

This role requires regular access to care homes and is therefore covered by the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/891). Appointment to the role is subject to evidence of full vaccination against Coronavirus or appropriate legal exemption.

See our adult safeguarding policy.

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them.

It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

Friends & Family Referral Scheme

The friends and family referral scheme applies to this post. If an employee recommended this post to you mention them when asked on your application form. They’ll give you all the information you need.

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Relocation expenses package

A generous relocation package is payable, of which up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) are free of tax. We can offer you help to move whether you are looking to buy or rent, depending on your circumstances.

Our package includes:

• an initial advance of up to £2,500 payable when you start
• help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to £6,500)
• an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.

Find out more about how to apply.