Qualified Social Worker – Transitions Team (16+)
Location: North Wales
Pay Rate: £33 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time | Agency
Are you passionate about empowering young people as they move into adulthood? We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a forward-thinking Transitions Team (16–25) in North Wales. In this key role, you’ll support young people with complex needs as they transition from Children’s Services to Adult Social Care—helping them build independence, confidence, and brighter futures. You'll manage complex cases, screen safeguarding referrals, and work under key legislative frameworks including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and their families.
Your Role Will Involve:
1. Managing a caseload of young people aged 16–25, including complex safeguarding and transitions work
2. Supporting the shift toward independent living, including life skills development, personal welfare, and decision-making
3. Conducting Care Act assessments and coordinating multi-agency interventions
4. Screening and triaging safeguarding referrals within a supportive team environment
5. Engaging in regular duty work, planning care pathways and protecting individual rights
6. Applying up-to-date knowledge of legislation and safeguarding procedures to support best outcomes
What We’re Looking For:
7. Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
8. Minimum 4 years' post-qualified experience in Adult Social Care or Transitions
9. Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and related legislation
10. Experience working with complex needs, learning disabilities, or vulnerable young adults
11. A person-centred, strength-based approach with excellent communication and advocacy skills
12. Confidence working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to plan and coordinate care
13. Passionate about improving lives and striving for the best possible outcomes
Why Choose Pertemps?
14. A dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you every step of the way
15. Access to a wide range of social work opportunities across the UK
16. Simple and fast online registration
17. Weekly payroll that’s prompt and reliable
18. Compliance support, referral incentives, and more!
Easily Accessible From: from Liverpool, Runcorn, Queensferry, Widnes, Warrington, Ellesmere port, Llangollen, Northwich, Oswestry, Welshpool, Wrexham, Crewe, Ellesmere Port Ruthin, Mold, Stoke on Trent, Chester, Conwy, Llandudno, Rhos on Sea, Llanwsrt, Bewts y Coed, Bangor, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Whitchurch, Denbighshire, Powys
Not the right fit right now? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Transitions, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.