Social Worker Adult Learning Disabilities Team

TN United Kingdom; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Social Worker Adult Learning Disabilities Team, Ellesmere Port

Client: Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location: Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1d6ebf745959

Job Views: 5

Posted: 30.03.2025

Expiry Date: 14.05.2025

Job Description:

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution-focused team.

Are you a Newly Qualified, or an experienced Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, looking for your next challenge? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for adults and seeking a working environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement? Then Cheshire West and Chester Council could be the perfect place for you. Do you have experience working with people in Transition, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health?

We are looking to recruit:

• x full time permanent progressed Social Worker within the Chester and Ellesmere Port Adults Learning Disabilities team.

Applications from newly qualified social workers (non-progressed / grade post) will also be considered. We would welcome applications from Approved Mental Health Professionals.

The Adult Learning Disability Team supports adults with Learning Disabilities to live a fulfilled life with access to social care services as required. This is a rewarding area of social work, with a focus on person-centred planning and outcome-focused practice. The role is diverse, and no two days will be the same. Candidates will require the ability to form relationships with service users, families, and other professionals to allow for successful outcomes.

We provide high-quality, person-centred social care for adults, supporting people to change and enhance their lives every day through the work undertaken by our talented and dedicated teams. If you share our values and commitment, then you are our kind of person.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values.
• Work with local people to understand their care and support needs and help to identify options available to them.
• Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.
• Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team.
• Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our great legal support services.
• Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways.

You will have:

• CQSW/CSS/Diploma/Degree in Social Work or equivalent (Essential).
• Social Work England Registration (Essential).
• Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential).
• Statutory and policy base of Social Work (Essential).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
• Ability to cope positively with change and promote positive changes to make a difference.
• Awareness of the importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
• Ability to carry out assessment and support planning in line with relevant legislation.
• You are confident, energetic and enthusiastic as well as sensitive and resilient.
• Self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care.

This is a hybrid post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home where suitable. The benefits of working for the Council include discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, holidays, days out, cinemas, and much more.

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert should sufficient applications be received. Please note we cannot currently offer sponsorship as a council for international recruitment.

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