About the role
There has never been a more exciting time to be a social worker in our Learning Disability and Autism Team. York is on a bold transformation journey, with a clear commitment to supporting staff, strengthening systems, and improving outcomes for the people we serve.
Could you bring your experience and passion for improving outcomes for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism in the City of York?
York Adult Learning Disability and Autism Team support adults, families and informal carers who live in the city to live as an enjoyable and independent life as possible.
We pride ourselves, on being a supportive team, with good learning opportunities, and have positive peer support networks.
We work in a strength-based way to listen to and empower individuals, identify their outcomes and explore ways of using their own strengths, informal networks and sometimes statutory services to help them achieve their goals.
We work with a wide variety of people with varying support needs so every day is different!
We are looking for someone who is positive, proactive and creative to make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism. A person who is compassionate about supporting people to achieve their full potential and maximise their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- This will include working with professionals from health, education and other professional networks and considering a range of options to help meet their Care Act eligible needs.
Working arrangements
We operate a Hybrid model or work, with an expectation that the worker is present in the office two days per week.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
Qualifications
In order to apply you will need a degree in Social Work and also be registered, or planning to register with Social Work England (SWE) to apply.
Visa Sponsorship
We are not currently licensed to sponsor employees for visas, therefore are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
EEO & Safeguarding
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits
The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
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