Job summary This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brough Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit an additional 8 x full time (37hour) Social Workers into or Learning Disability/Autism Team to bring it to full capacity. We are looking for committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adult Social Work experience working with people with Learning Disabilities/Autism. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism and also have some knowledge around physical disability, people with profound & complex needs, carers and the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs. Main duties of the job You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers who have a learning Disability/Autism. You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse and supportive team. About us For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visithttps://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs Click hereto find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story WeAreSandwell Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,511 to £46,731 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0093-25-8861 Job locations Freeth Street Oldbury B69 3DE Job description Job responsibilities Overarching principles: Deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes wellbeing to local people in their local communities. Enable people to live independently for longer by supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence and prevent the need or delays in deterioration wherever possible. Focus on the customers outcomes, will also contribute to the strategic outcomes of Sandwell MBC and partner organizations. Job description Job responsibilities Overarching principles: Deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes wellbeing to local people in their local communities. Enable people to live independently for longer by supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence and prevent the need or delays in deterioration wherever possible. Focus on the customers outcomes, will also contribute to the strategic outcomes of Sandwell MBC and partner organizations. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent Social Work England Registration 2 years post qualifying experience Supporting Statement Essential Please include a supporting statement on how you meet the criteria listed in the personnel specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent Social Work England Registration 2 years post qualifying experience Supporting Statement Essential Please include a supporting statement on how you meet the criteria listed in the personnel specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Address Freeth Street Oldbury B69 3DE Employer's website https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)