Our client Swindon Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities Team.

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred social work services to adults with learning disabilities, promoting independence, wellbeing, choice, and inclusion. The post holder will assess eligible needs, develop outcome-focused support plans, undertake safeguarding responsibilities, and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes in accordance with statutory duties.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities, ensuring timely assessment, support planning, and review.
Undertake strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014, identifying eligible needs and promoting independence.
Complete Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments and Best Interests decision-making where appropriate.
Undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with Section 42 of the Care...