Social Worker

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Social Workers – Learning Disability, Autism & Younger Adults Team Advert

Location:  Sandwell Boroughwide

Grade/Salary: Band G (SCP 32-37) Salary Range

Contract: [Permanent / Fixed term]

Hours:[Full-time 37hrs]

Join a Team That Makes a Real Difference

We’re looking for committed, creative, and compassionate Social Workers to join our Learning Disability, Autism and Younger Adults team. If you’re passionate about empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives, this is an opportunity to be part of a supportive service that truly values your professional expertise.

About the Role

You will work with adults aged 18–65 with learning disabilities and/or autism, supporting them to achieve their goals, maximise independence, and access the right care and opportunities. Your work will include:

• Strengths-based assessments and support planning
• Safeguarding adults at risk
• Multi-disciplinary working with health, education, housing, and community partners
• Promoting personalisation, choice, and control
• Supporting transitions into adulthood
• Upholding the principles of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant legislation

What We Offer

•  A friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking team

• Regular supervision and reflective practice

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

•  A manageable caseload and strong administrative support

•  Access to training in specialist areas such as autism practice, positive risk-    taking, and strengths-based approaches

Within this role, you will undertake the following duties.

To work with vulnerable Yong People, adults and carers, helping them to achieve ambitions, helping them to do things for themselves, take control over their lives as much as possible, building relationships and networks that maintain their independence. To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints. To have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to your service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults.

- To have knowledge of the principles and responsibility of information sharing and data protection in line with legislation.

- To undertake specific duties and responsibilities determined by the line manager to enable the team to achieve its goals and objectives.

- To work with the line manager to ensure day to day functioning of the team in operational matters.

- To work with managers and other staff members to share and promote good practice and work co-operatively to ensure consistency in working practices wherever feasible and champion all changes particularly in relation to the personalisation agenda.

- The post holder will have supervisory responsibility for students.

About You

We’re looking for Social Workers who are:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and autism

• Skilled in building relationships with individuals, families, and partners

• Confident in applying legislation and professional frameworks

• Creative problem-solvers with a strengths-based mindset

• Registered with Social Work England

Whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Team Managers Parveen Akhtar on [contact hidden] /Ebony Morgan [contact hidden] for an informal discussion

Closing Date 27th April 2026

*Please submit a CV and supporting statement on how you meet the criteria listed in the personnel specification to [contact hidden] before the closing date.*

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact [contact hidden]

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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