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Social Worker - Camden Learning Disability Service

Employer
Camden London Borough Council
Location
Camden, London (Greater)
Salary
£36,630 - £42,490 per annum
Closing date
27 May 2019

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Job Details

We have an exciting new job opportunity in Camden’s Integrated Learning Disabilities Service, a service recognised as good with outstanding ‘Effectiveness’ by CQC. You will join a team of mixed professionals that delivers innovative, high quality, inclusive support, responsive to the needs and strengths of people with learning disabilities and the wider community, building on our involvement in the Named Social Worker Pilot.

As Social Worker you will provide high quality and effective social work support, delivering excellent strengths based assessment, intervention, care planning and Social Work service to people with learning disabilities.

Camden Learning Disabilities Service is developing a Three Conversations model of Social Work - a methodology to move practitioners away from “assessing for services” to a model that focuses on people’s strengths and resources and connects peoples into their informal support networks and local communities. Strengths based working is part of both Camden Adult Social Care’s strategic plan,Supporting people, Connecting Communities and the CLDS Promise.

The Ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of local care and support resources/options for adults with learning disabilities and their carers and where to find these.

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of relevant social care and health legislation, policies, procedures and best practice guides and how they impact on people with learning disabilities including evidence of its implementation and application. You will have the skills to respond appropriately to unexpected events and crisis and have the ability to recognise signs of harm, abuse and neglect and how to manage these issues. 

You must have a thorough understanding of current legislation and how it applies to the work of the profession including understanding the prevailing needs, whilst to promote the best interests of service users and carers at all times.  It is essential you hold DIPSW, CQSW, BA, BSC or MA in Social Worker or equivalent and registered with HCPC with a minimum 2 years checkable experience.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exceptional team and develop your skills and gain further experience in your chosen career.

About Camden

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

Click HERE to see the full details of our excellent benefits

Make it work for you. Make it your Camden. 

Discover and Diversity

To “discover” more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions. 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG. 

Closing dates for applications: Monday 27 May 2019 23:59

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 3 June 2019

Please quote reference:190000BN

To view the Job Profile please click HERE

Camden welcomes new employees on a monthly basis; next available dates for induction are 15 July 2019 and 19 August 2019  

Company

Camden: A diverse and vibrant borough
 
What makes us different?

Camden London Borough Council offers the opportunity to create a place for everyone. The council is committed to excellence and aims to recruit vibrant and talented people to develop and cultivate highly competent work teams. 
 
Camden Council promotes culture, innovation and excellence by celebrating awards such as the Camden Business Awards, Community Support Awards and Camden Design Awards. 

Great values

Based in the heart of the capital, Camden has much to offer its dedicated staff. The council is committed to excellence, and dedicated to safeguard and support the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Camden aims to work hand to hand with the communities it serves to find new and better ways to increase quality of life.
 
Why work for Camden?

  • Camden is committed to providing high quality services
  • Competent and skilled work teams.
  • A trusting, supportive working environment
  • Strong focus on innovation
  • Competitive salary.
  • Free season ticket / travelcard loan scheme. 

Would you like to work in an innovative, multicultural, vibrant and transforming environment?

Camden may offer the opportunity you are looking for.

Company info
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Telephone
020 7974 4444
Location
Town Hall
Judd Street
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