Tripod are the fastest growing specialist health and social work Recruitment Company in the UK. Our team includes some of the most experienced consultants in the country who have the knowledge and skills to find you the best opportunities and further your career. We aim to make things as simple as possible for you and guide you through the whole process.

We are currently recruiting for the below post:

Social Worker - Learning Disability Team - Gateshead Council - £25ph

The team…

Our Learning Disability Team is based within Adult Social Care in Gateshead. The team is made up of Social Workers, Assessing Officers, Senior Practitioner and Team Manager who work closely with other adult social care teams and external partners. It is a friendly and supportive team - you will be made very welcome!

We use a conversational approach, focusing on an individual’s strengths and the community around them, supporting Gateshead residents to live thriving lives. Teams across the service provide assessment, intervention, and support in relation to an individual’s social care needs with a focus on promoting wellbeing and independence, helping individuals take greater control over their lives by championing an early engagement model. Working in this way promotes the individual’s access to other agencies and provides them with the tools to be both physically and mentally healthy, reducing their need for long-term provisions and re-enable them where possible.

The Team works with adults with a Learning Disability . You will have knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and associated legislation as well as some awareness of the challenges young people can experience when transitioning to adulthood, particularly where they have additional needs.

The Essentials…

THE KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and understanding of both relevant adults social care legislation including The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2015, Mental Health Act 2007 (Amended), Continuing Health Care and Section 117.
Ability to interpret social care legislation and apply it to practice whilst adhering to the Local Authority statutory responsibilities.
Ability to analyse information, assess risk and levels of need in line with eligibility criteria.
The management and organisation of workload including the ability to appropriately prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
Excellent IT and communication skills.
Ability to work as a team member but also to use own initiative.
Commitment to anti-oppressive practice, equal opportunities and inter agency working.
Maintenance of the Local Authority’s social care database including the accurate recording of case observations.
Social work theories and be able to work in a person centred way using a strengths- based approach.

THE EXPERIENCE

Working with adults (and carers) who have physical disabilities, mental health needs and learning disabilities.
Undertaking assessments, applying relevant criteria and where necessary identifying appropriate services to meet eligible needs.
Understanding of the reviewing and monitoring process.
Managing risk and being involved in the safeguarding process.
Problem solving and evidencing decisions in a timely manner
Responding to emergency situations and being part of team duty rota.

Benefits within this role

Competitive pay rate
Long contracts for good performance
Supportive team and management
Progression opportunities
Remote working available
Flexible working
Condensed Working Weeks negotiable

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

Your own designated consultant and one point of contact CV review service
Interview advice and preparation Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
Prompt and reliable payroll
Free DBS and compliance service
£500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Naomi Gibbs at Tripod Partners

We retain a top tier status across all of the UK meaning we receive the majority of jobs before 98% of the other agencies so we can get your CV in front of a client quicker and before other agencies have even received the role. With our contacts and experience we are then able to secure you and source you the right role at the right price and added to a straightforward registration process we can make sure your experience with Tripod is a positive one