Learning Disabilities, Social Worker.
Slough Borough Council
25 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2ELView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£43,253 to £48,795
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 November 2026
41 days leftJob description
This role sits within Adult Social Cares Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities and is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-c...
A learning disability social worker is
responsible for supporting adults who have a lifelong
learning disability to live safely, independently, and with dignity. Their role
is broad, legally grounded, and highly personcentred.
A learning disability social
worker focuses on
Longterm, lifelong support
Building independence rather than crisis
intervention
Understanding communication needs
Working with families over many years
Ensuring the persons voice is central,
even when they communicate nonverbally
Its a role that blends legal responsibility,
advocacy,relationship building,
and practical
support
- Supporting people to
develop skills, make choices, and live as independently as possible.
- Ensuring the person's legal
rights are upheld under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Equality Act.
- Preventing abuse or
neglect and responding effectively when concerns arise.
- Understanding what support a
person requires to live safely and meaningfully.
- Bringing together health
social care, housing, and community services to meet the person's needs.
- Ensuring the person
is at the centre of all decisions, using accessible communication and advocacy.
As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment.
Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high-quality, person-centred support. The team is committed to strengths-based practice, professional curiosity and making a positive difference in peoples lives.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.
Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with service users, colleagues and partner agencies
- Ability to plan, prioritise and work effectively
- An ability to be sensitive to the needs of Sloughs ethnically and culturally diverse community
- Ability to work within a changing environment providing services to vulnerable clients
- An ability to develop effective relationships with other staff, partner agencies and the public
- Ability to carry out personalised assessments including risk assessments, Mental Capacity and Best Interests Assessments
- To keep high standards of personal and professional conduct and professional appearance
- Ability to coach, mentor and supervise other staff on complex cases
Desirable: - N/A
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Working knowledge of the relevant legislation and theories underpinning the provision of services to the relevant client group.
- Good working knowledge of directorate and corporate policies, procedures and practice including safeguarding procedures
- Good understanding of joint working with partner agencies
- Working knowledge of financial procedures appropriate to the job
- Working knowledge of financial procedures appropriate to the job
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Awareness of legislation relating to equal opportunities and a commitment to equality and diversity.
Desirable: - N/A
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree, related to profession, e.g.
- Social Work post graduate/Masters
- Current registration with Health & Care
- Professions Council (HCPC)
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to daily use of a car
- Post Qualification Attainment- ASYE
Desirable: - Full UK Driving Licence and access to daily use of a car
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of partners in an appropriate Health or Social Care Setting
- Experience of balancing complex workloads, setting priorities and making decisions.
- Learning disability practice knowledge. Understanding the nature of learning disabilities, co occurring conditions, communication needs, and the social model of disability.
- Human rights & equality frameworks. Strong grasp of rights based practice, discrimination, and the history of institutional abuse affecting people with learning disabilities.
- Legislation & policy. Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, safeguarding duties, advocacy entitlements, and community based support principles.
- Strengths based and co production approaches. Ability to recognise and build on individuals strengths, involving people and families in all decisions.
Desirable: - N/A
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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