Our client, South Tyneside Council is looking for a Social worker to join their Learning Disabilities team.

We need a suitably experienced Learning Disabilities practitioner into the role of an Assistant Team Manager / Advance Practitioner. As an experienced practitioner, the Assistant Team Manager / Advanced Practitioner you will be able to demonstrate an applied knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation including the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act and the NHS Continuing Health Care framework, enabling the Assistant Team Manager to pass on professional knowledge to team members and advising on complex procedural matters. This will include confidence and competence in decision making, chairing meetings, and a knowledge and breadth of experience in a range of assessments and interventions. You will oversee workloads and support workers through feedback and challenge in a professional way in their case work and development, in line with expected standards of practice, as well as contributing to the development, performance, quality assurance and continuous improvement of Adults and Integrated Care. Professional Duties and Responsibilities: You will support the Team Manager will all aspects of workforce management to ensure the provision of high quality Adult Social Care that promotes independence and wellbeing and improves outcomes for people in South Tyneside.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE THE CORRECT EXPERIENCE - YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE RESPONDED TO.

Essential requirements:
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* ASYE completed

Benefits of working with Remedy
* A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
* Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
* Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
* Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV on the social care team.

Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.