Social Worker / Preparing for Adulthood
An exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to support young people transitioning into adult life, using person-centred and strengths-based social care practice.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Transition Social Worker, Adult Social Care Practitioner, Young Persons Social Worker, SEN Social Worker, Community Social Care Worker
SALARY: £42,839 to £49,282 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham with some visits/meetings across the area if needed
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Social Worker supporting young people aged between 14-25 with additional needs as they move towards independence.
As a Social Worker you will take a person-centred, strengths-based approach, assessing needs, connecting people with support and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met.
Working as a Social Worker you will collaborate with families, education providers, health partners and community services to promote wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Social Worker include:
* Care Act Assessments: Assess and review needs, providing clear guidance and tailored support
* Strengths-Based Practice: Build positive, person-centred relationships that promote independence
* Safeguarding Responsibilities: Identify, report and respond to concerns of abuse or neglect
* Risk Management: Complete risk assessments and develop proportionate, enabling plans
* Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with families, education, health and internal teams to coordinate support
* Advocacy: Ensure young people’s voices are heard throughout their transition to adulthood
* Problem Solving: Analyse complex information and contribute creative, practical solutions
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Registered Social Worker: SWE registered with proven experience in social care or healthcare settings
* Strengths-Based Practice: Experience with person-centred and strengths-led approaches
* Legislation Knowledge: Understanding of the Care Act, Children Act, Mental Capacity Act and transition guidance
* Safeguarding Expertise: Ability to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
* Communication Skills: Confident engaging with young people, families and partner agencies
* SEND Knowledge: A background in working with young people with SEND or complex needs
* Transition Experience: Previous involvement in Preparing for Adulthood or transitional social care work
* Analytical Skills: Experience in assessing complex needs and developing effective support plans
BENEFITS
* Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* GP Helpline 7 days a week
* Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline
* Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
* Free Onsite Gym
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work
* Local & Lifestyle Discounts
* Move through Menopause Course
* Sports & Social Group Activities
* Learning & Development Opportunities
* Employee Networks
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
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JOB REF: AWDO-P14187
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