Job Summary
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism? We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism. This is a full-time, permanent position.

At Bracknell Forest Council, we pride ourselves on being a stable and well-managed council where employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for remote and home working, depending on service needs. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office a minimum of 2 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

You will be a dedicated and compassionate professional who shares our commitment to empowering adults with learning disabilities and autism.

If you are organised, creative and an excellent communicator we would love to hear from you!

Main Duties of the Job
You will hold a case load of people with learning disabilities and autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service.

The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a learning disability and/or autism, as well as general case management duties.

About Us
The Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a vibrant, collaborative team with a shared ethos of compassion, inclusion and excellence. We pride ourselves on our positive team dynamic and a culture of mutual support. Working closely with colleagues across the wider service, we draw on a wealth of specialist knowledge to provide the best possible support to the individuals we serve.

At Bracknell Forest, our staff are our greatest asset. You will benefit from regular supervision, access to high-quality training, and opportunities to grow your professional skills and pursue your areas of interest.

Job Responsibilities

• To apply a strength-based approach, using the conversations model to connect people to their community/social network, and problem solve together
• Work with people, including advocates and carers, to develop person-centred plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England.

Desirable

• Safeguarding level 2
• Safeguarding level 3
• Best Interest Assessor

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Bracknell Forest Council, Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD, United Kingdom.