Social Worker - Learning Disability

Our client’s Adult Social Care service is focused on supporting people to live independent, fulfilling lives within their local communities. As part of ongoing service development, a new Learning Disability Team has been established to improve outcomes for adults with a Learning Disability across Oxfordshire.

This new team offers a unique opportunity to be involved from the outset, helping to develop a positive team culture built on:

• Strengths‑based practice
• Multi‑agency collaboration
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Co‑production with individuals and families
• Diversity, inclusion and person‑centred working

The service works closely with health partners, including local Learning Disability health teams, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations.

What will your responsibilities be?

You will be a motivated and compassionate Social Worker who is committed to improving the lives of adults with a Learning Disability.
You will bring:
• A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• A strengths‑based mindset and commitment to person‑centred practice.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant safeguarding legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in multi‑agency working and relationship building.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to make defensible professional decisions.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.

Desirable experience includes:

• Working with adults with a Learning Disability
• Conducting safeguarding enquiries
• Strengths‑based assessments
• Post‑qualifying training (e.g., BIA, AMHP, Practice Educator)

The organisation provides a thorough induction and ongoing CPD, so applicants with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

The end client is committed to supporting Social Workers with manageable caseloads, regular supervision and strong professional development pathways.
Benefits include:
• Flexible working options to support work–life balance.
• Agile technology for mobile and home working.
• Up to 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (up to 19.9% employer contribution).
• Relocation package up to £8,000.
• Comprehensive wellbeing resources including access to mental health and occupational health support.
• Family‑friendly policies and enhanced leave provisions.
• National and local retail/travel discounts.
• Extensive learning and development, including opportunities for further qualifications, secondments and career progression.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have, 

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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