Social Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Social Worker working within the Integrated Learning Disabilities Team.

The integrated team work in partnership with Durham County Council (DCC) and Tees, Esk and Wear Valley (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will be based within the North Locality team based in Chester-Le-Street.

The role is a care coordination/Social Work post and involves but is not limited to the following;

• Caseload management


• Completing assessments, care plans and reviews under The Care Act 2014


• Safeguarding and risk management


• Court of Protection applications


• Arranging and reviewing packages of care


• Signposting to community-based provisions


• Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and making appropriate referrals


• Consideration of The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the application of this in practice


• Working on the duty rota


• Considering restrictive practice within the community


• Using a trauma-informed approach within practiceCare and compassion for supporting people with a learning disability is essential and the candidate should have knowledge of contemporary priorities within learning disability practice., Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.


EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an awareness of current issues in relation to The Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and care co-ordination in particular.

The successful applicant will have a varied role working with adult service users with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and forensic histories.

Required Qualifications: Dip.S.W., C.S.S. or C.Q.S.W. or equivalent and hold Social work England registration (or be applying)

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.


• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.


• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).


• Hybrid working (home and office working).


• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.


• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.


• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.


• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).


• Discounted DCC gym membership.


• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.


• Trade Union membership.


• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.


Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits