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What’s the role ?
Join Our Transitions Team – Empower Young Adults to Thrive
Advanced Practitioner Social Worker – Transition Team (Ages –)
Are you passionate about supporting young people as they move into adulthood? We’re looking for skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner - Social Workers to join our Transitions Team, where you’ll play a vital role in helping young adults with disabilities navigate the journey from children's to adult services.
We are seeking to recruit an Advanced Practitioner, who is a qualified social worker, to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience, demonstrate exceptional assessment and intervention skills, and be committed to promoting best practices within social work. This role will involve providing expert guidance and support to colleagues, as well as leading on complex cases and contributing to service development. Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification, and be registered with the relevant professional body.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by delivering high-quality, strengths-based social work that promotes independence, inclusion, and wellbeing.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Leading the assessment and planning process for young people aged – with disabilities, ensuring that all interventions are holistic and person-centred.
2. Providing expert advice and consultation to team members, supporting them with complex cases and promoting reflective practice.
3. Championing multi-agency working by collaborating closely with families, education providers, health professionals, and partner agencies to achieve seamless transitions.
4. Ensuring robust application of legal frameworks, such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation, and providing guidance to less experienced staff on these areas.
5. Taking a lead role in navigating Continuing Health Care (CHC) processes, advocating for the best outcomes, and supporting the professional development of colleagues in this area.
6. Contributing to service improvement initiatives, sharing best practice, and supporting the development of policies and procedures within the Transitions Team.
What We’re Looking For:
7. Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England, must have passed AYSE.
8. Professionals seeking to advance their careers as senior social workers and broaden their expertise.
9. A strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young adults with disabilities.
10. In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in adult social care and transitions.
11. Excellent communication, assessment, and crisis management skills.
12. A collaborative, person-centred approach with a commitment to empowering young people and their families.
Why Join Us?
13. Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that values innovation and inclusion.
14. Access to continuous professional development and career progression opportunities.
15. A chance to shape the future of transitions services and make a real difference in young people’s lives.
What’s in it for you
16. Generous holiday allowance,
17. Local Government Pension scheme,
18. flexible working and family-friendly policies,
19. season ticket and bicycle loans,
20. local subsidised gym memberships
21. supportive staff networks.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise and passion to a role that supports young people at a pivotal stage in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build brighter futures for young adults with disabilities.
- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London,SE RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
22. Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England, must have passed AYSE
23. The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
24. Please Note: we are only accepting applications from qualified social workers who have successfully passed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.