Location
219 Lisson Grove, London, NW8 8LW

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£44,235 - £57,495 per annum

About the Role
As a Social Work Case Manager within Westminster City Council's Learning Disabilities Team, you will make a powerful contribution to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families. You will champion independence, dignity, choice, self-esteem and wellbeing for service users with complex needs. Working as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with fellow case managers and social workers under experienced management. Your role will involve carrying out assessments that consider individuals' unique strengths and risks, producing person-centred support plans, and enabling informed choices about care services. You will also act as lead enquiry officer in safeguarding processes and manage budgets effectively to deliver the best possible support. This permanent role offers excellent opportunities for learning and career development.

Experience
Experience working in a local authority or health setting is required. You should be familiar with social services duty systems and multidisciplinary team working. Experience working with people who have learning disabilities is highly desirable. Knowledge of relevant legislation and an understanding of budgets and financial controls are essential.

About you
You will be an enthusiastic and skilled social worker with the ability to carry out accurate and timely assessments, promote self-directed care, negotiate with other agencies, and maintain comprehensive case records. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for effective engagement with service users, carers and colleagues. A commitment to the principles of personalisation, independence and choice is expected. Westminster City Council values diversity and inclusion and supports Care Leavers into the workplace.

Qualifications
You must hold a recognised social work qualification and be a member of a professional register.