Overview of the Learning Disability Team/Service
The Learning Disability Team provides specialist support to adults with learning disabilities, ensuring that they receive the right care, support, accommodation, education, and health services to achieve positive outcomes. The service works collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, education providers, and community organisations to promote independence, wellbeing, safety, and inclusion.
Impact of the Role on the Organisation
The role within the Learning Disability Team has a significant impact on both the organisation and the individuals it serves. It contributes to:
- Improved outcomes for individuals and families by ensuring timely assessments, interventions, and support arrangements.
- Safeguarding and risk management, protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
- Efficient use of resources through effective commissioning, care planning, and placement management.
- Service improvement and quality assurance by monitoring performance and driving best practice.
- Partnership working, strengthening relationships with health, education, housing, and community services.
- Reduced placement breakdowns and crisis interventions through proactive support and robust planning.
- Successful transitions and independence planning, helping individuals achieve greater autonomy and community inclusion.
- Compliance with statutory duties, ensuring the organisation meets its legal obligations under relevant social care and equality legislation.
Working Hours
This is a part-time opportunity, working 30 hours per week.
Contact and Interview Information
To have an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nadine Gwendu at Nadine.Gwendu@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or Eleanor Rix at Eleanor.Rix@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
We are planning to hold interviews for this position during the week starting the 13th of July.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitments to Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve. We are a Disability Confident Leader and fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and beyond. Candidates are encouraged to contact the Hiring Manager to discuss any adjustment needs.
Our benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage.
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family.
- 6 days of protected time each year to support you in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development.
- A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills.
- A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350.
- Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth.
For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.
What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities
Complete strengths-based assessments to identify care and support needs. Develop and review person-centred support plans.
Undertake safeguarding enquiries to protect adults at risk.
Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions. Assess and manage risks while promoting individual rights and wellbeing.
Support individuals and families through complex transitions. Work closely with health professionals and partner agencies.
Coordinate multi-agency meetings and collaborative working. Prepare reports/checklists for Quality Assurance Forum (panels), courts, and safeguarding processes. Monitor and review services to ensure positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records. Complete Community Deprivation of Liberty applications to the Court of Protection and accompanying assessments.
About you
These are the relevant skills, qualifications and required experience for the job:
A professional qualification in social work – with a Social Work England registration. Good knowledge of The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, and safeguarding legislation. Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Ability to manage a demanding and complex caseload. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience of multidisciplinary and partnership working such as working collaboratively with health colleagues, including Community Learning Disability Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and other professionals within the Partnership Team.
Strong report-writing and record-keeping abilities. Commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice. Completing carers assessments and supporting carers in their caring role.
Additional Information
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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