Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker – Adults with Learning Disabilities

Newport – Civic Centre

Social Care | Qualified Role

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MedicsPro is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a team based at the Civic Centre in Newport, working with adults with learning disabilities.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for their next role within a busy and rewarding adult services setting.

The role

You’ll be working with adults with learning disabilities, carrying out assessments and reviews, managing a varied caseload, and supporting positive outcomes for individuals and carers.

This role will suit someone who is confident working in a fast-paced environment, whether that’s within front door services, community teams or hospital discharge pathways.

What we’re looking for

To be considered, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of assessing and reviewing adults with learning disabilities
• Strong understanding of strengths-based and person-centred practice
• Ability to work effectively in busy, fast-paced services
• Confidence managing complex cases and risk
• Experience working with relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Ability to manage the competing demands of a caseload
• Understanding of safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable adults
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well with colleagues, partner agencies, service users and carers
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office / Windows systems
• Commitment to confidentiality, professional standards and ongoing development

Why speak to MedicsPro?

At MedicsPro, we support Social Care professionals across Wales with access to a wide range of opportunities across:

• Adults’ Services
• Children’s Services
• Mental Health
• Learning Disabilities
• Safeguarding
• Hospital Discharge
• Community-based teams
• Management and leadership roles

So even if this Newport role isn’t quite right, we may still have something that fits your experience and what you’re looking for next. xwzovoh

If you’d like to hear more about this role or other Social Care opportunities across Wales, get in touch for a confidential chat.

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