Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Whole Life Pathways

Job Location

Civic Centre

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

37 hours per week

Salary

40,476 - 44,710 per annum

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be required

Closing Date

25/05/2025

Job Reference

15691
and Person Specification

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity Team. This role is pivotal in providing support and advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiverse conditions, ensuring they receive the care and services they need to lead fulfilling lives.


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Key Responsibilities:

Assessment and Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and develop personalised care plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and other professionals. Support and Advocacy: Provide ongoing support and advocacy for individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld. Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, educators, and community organisations, to coordinate and deliver holistic care. Crisis Intervention: Respond to crises and emergencies, providing immediate support and developing strategies to manage and mitigate future risks. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, and care plans in accordance with legal and organisational standards.
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Qualifications and Experience:

Education: A degree in Social Work and registration with the relevant professional body. Experience: Previous experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiverse conditions is highly desirable. Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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We Offer:

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous professional development and training. Supportive Environment: A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued. Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and other benefits.
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If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiverse conditions, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in making a positive impact in our community!

Benefits we offer you

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Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


A generous local government pension scheme. Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave. Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant). 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Online Benefits - salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts. Great local transport links. Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

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or further information on our benefits package please visit

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Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position, please contact Patsi Whaley - Team Manager on patsi.whaley@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk



Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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