Social Worker - Learning Disabilities - Lewisham Council

Our client, Lewisham Council, is seeking an agency social worker for its Learning Disabilities service.

You will be based in the Progression and Next Steps service.

Hybrid working: 2 days in, 3 days remote.

The role will involve the following:

• The Progression and Next Steps Social Worker plays a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs to achieve positive outcomes at key transition points in their lives.


• The role focuses on strengths-based practice, promoting independence, and ensuring timely, outcome-focused reviews and planning that support individuals to progress towards greater autonomy, wellbeing, and inclusion.


• This post supports the service’s strategic aim of reducing long-term dependency, improving the quality of reviews, and enabling effective forward planning that aligns with the person’s aspirations and assessed needs.


• Assessment, Review and Care Planning


• Progression Planning


• Multi-Disciplinary working

Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £300 if placed?

Requirements of the role:

• Qualified Social Worker


• Fully Social Work England registered


• Must have significant post-qualified experience in adult social care


• Substantial experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs


• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding procedures

Please apply online or contact Lindsey Morgan asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.

Alternatively, we are offering £300 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.

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