Qualified Senior Practitioner/Asst Team Manager –  Integrated Learning Disability Service – East London

Role:  Qualified Senior Practitioner/Asst Team Manager  
Location:  East London
Team:  Integrated Learning Disability Service
Pay:  up to £38 per hour
In the office: Hybrid

The Adult's Integrated Learning Disability Service (ILDS) in East London is expanding and seeking a dedicated Senior Social Work Practitioner for the Preparing for Adulthood Team. This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced social work professional to provide leadership and support to a dynamic team while maintaining a reduced caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Supervision: Provide high-quality line-management and supervision to social workers in the Preparing for Adulthood Team.
• Case Management: Maintain a reduced caseload, managing complex cases involving adults with learning disabilities transitioning into adulthood.
• Holistic Support: Ensure that adults and young people with learning disabilities receive comprehensive support and guidance for successful transitions.
• Legislation & Policy: Apply deep and comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and policy to all aspects of adult social care.
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) of social workers and allied NHS professionals to deliver holistic care.
• Outcome-Focused: Support the team in achieving good outcomes for service users during their transition process.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience: Extensive experience in adult social work, particularly within learning disability services.
• Supervision Skills: Proven experience supervising social work professionals.
• Legislative Knowledge: In-depth understanding of legislation and policy relevant to adult social care.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and leadership skills to engage effectively with a diverse team and service users.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Environment: Work in one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, known for excellent public services and community engagement.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• Inclusive Workplace: Be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and proactive efforts to eliminate discrimination.

Our Values:

We are proud, ambitious, pioneering, open, proactive, and inclusive. We are committed to eradicating discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class, and we actively welcome applications from disabled individuals and those interested in flexible working.

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Interested in learning more about the Senior Social Worker/ Asst Team Manager role in East London? Contact Holly Chupka at 01635 226350. Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).