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- Work with young people (14?–?25) who have disabilities or complex needs, creating person-centred transition plans.
- Coordinate multi-agency input from health, education, adult social care and the voluntary sector.
- Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments, including Best-Interest decisions, and contribute to DoLS and Court of Protection applications where required.
- Provide advice and support to families, ensuring they understand options, rights and pathways into adult services.
- Maintain accurate, timely case records and prepare reports for panels, reviews and legal processes.
- Champion a strengths-based approach that maximises independence, education, employment and community participation for each young person.
- Qualified Social Worker (BA / MA / DipSW) with Social Work England registration.
- Experience in children’s or adult disability services, ideally within transition planning.
- Working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Children & Families Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS and Court of Protection processes.
- Proven ability to form positive working relationships with young people, families and multi-agency partners.
- Strong assessment, planning, report-writing and organisational skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the voice of young people.
- Manageable caseloads and supportive supervision structure.
- Hybrid working arrangements with modern IT kit.
- Robust CPD offer, including specialist training in MCA, DoLS and CoP work.
- Friendly, dedicated team focused on achieving the best for young people.
- A council recognised for innovation and continuous service improvement.
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
