Specialist Social Worker Supported Living
Core
Provide high-quality social work practice to support adults with complex needs (Learning Disability, Autism, Mental Health) in supported living environments, focusing on independence and safeguarding.
Role type
Senior Specialist Social Worker (Supported Living)
Domain
Adult Social Care / Supported Living / Mental Health & Learning Disabilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Social work qualification (Social Work England registered), assessment and planning, multi-disciplinary team collaboration, court of protection work, criminal justice system experience, staff supervision and mentoring, complex risk management, autonomous decision making
Preferred skills
Experience with Care Act needs, experience with young people transitioning to adulthood (16-25 years), knowledge of AGNI directions
Technologies
Connect to Support
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of adults in supported living, supervise staff and mentor apprentices/trainees, lead local/national strategies for supported living, liaise with quality monitoring teams, facilitate transitions for young people moving to adult services, provide expert opinion on complex needs and high-risk situations