Social Worker – LD 25+

London Borough of Newham

. Provide social work services for adults aged 25+ with learning disabilities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £41,133 - £49,056 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing social work services for adults with learning disabilities, including assessments, safeguarding, and case management, while adhering to professional standards and legislation such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified Social WorkerCurrent Social Work England RegistrationPost Qualifying Social Work ExperienceKnowledge of Care Act 2014Ability to Manage Varied Caseload

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Hard Skills

AssessmentsReviewsSafeguardingCase ManagementRelationship-Based PracticeStrengths-Based ModelsPositive Risk Approach

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommitment to Safe PracticeCollaboration with Professionals

Certifications & Qualifications

Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Industry Keywords

Adult Social CareLearning DisabilitiesCourt of ProtectionPerson-Centred ServicesPositive Resident Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide social work services for adults aged 25+ with learning disabilities
Undertake Adult Social Care/social work interventions, including assessments, reviews, safeguarding and case management
Manage a varied caseload
Work using relationship-based practice, strengths-based models and a positive approach to risk
Build service users' independence
Work closely with a range of professionals and the Court of Protection
Report to the Learning Disabilities Team Manager
Contribute to high-quality, person-centred services and positive resident outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
Qualified social worker
Current Social Work England registration
At least 2 years post qualifying social work experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
Capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards
Attention to detail
Positive knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and Court of Protection procedures
Ability to manage a varied caseload
Ability to undertake assessments, reviews, safeguarding and case management work
Ability to work in close partnership with a range of professionals and the Court of Protection
Commitment to safe practice and positive resident experience
May be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Benefits

Comp & perks

£3,000 market supplement
Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work with a hybrid model (working from home and office)
Smarter, mobile working with new modern technology
Oyster card/parking permit for business use
Permanent and stable senior leadership with a consistent vision
Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme)
Cycle scheme
Local Authority pension
Training and development to empower you and facilitate career progression
Lease Car scheme