Social Worker - Learning Disabilities and Autism - Charnwood at Leicestershire County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

42699.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Assessment, Risk Management, Safeguarding, Multi-Agency Working, Communication, Diplomacy, Persuasion, Conflict Management, Time Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA Worker Category: Hybrid Worker Salary: £39,939 to £42,699 plus £3,300 market premia payment for Level 3 Social Workers Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours Per Week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 28th of December 2025 We have funding for 2 x Level 3 Social Workers to join our busy Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD&A) team in Charnwood. These are permanent full-time positions and would particularly suit experienced Social Workers with a background working with this service user group, though applications from other suitable candidates are also welcome. About the Role The team is knowledgeable, friendly and supportive, with a wealth of contacts and experience amongst the extensive LD&A community and provider network within Charnwood. They have weekly Group Supervision Meetings to promote the best possible outcomes for the people we work with. All staff benefit from regular manager supervision, manageable workloads and support from specialist teams within the department (such as finance or legal services). We provide a comprehensive induction package with ongoing access to bespoke learning and development opportunities. This includes tailored continuous professional development sessions; opportunities for supported further qualifications and access to academic research and practice expertise to develop skills, experience and inform our employee’s practice. For further information on what it’s like to work for us, please visit: Social Worker recruitment Working in Adult Social Care About You To apply for this post, you must: Be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England. Have knowledge of social work methodologies, social care policies such as person-centred approaches and asset based social work, and relevant legislation including The Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act. Have experience of effective assessment and risk management delivery, complex safeguarding, court of protection and multi-agency/multidisciplinary working and/or hospital discharge processes. Have experience of partnership working with adults to identify and meet need with creative and pragmatic solutions. Be a confident communicator who is skilled in diplomacy, persuasion, assertive and conflict management and able to build effective working relationships. Be able to work proactively individually but also as a team member. Have good prioritisation and time management skills and have a valid UK driving licence or access to a vehicle We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. Interested in Flexible Working? We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc. Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Chelbie Shepherd, Resourcing Co-ordinator Telephone: 0116 305 5973 To contact me by email please click here How to Apply Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services, we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. To apply for this job, please click ‘Apply Now’. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. This is a featured job (LCCFJ).

Responsibilities

The role involves working within the Learning Disabilities and Autism team to provide support and assessment for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The team focuses on promoting the best possible outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.