Adult Social Worker - Transitions Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Adult Social Worker - Transitions Team
Specialism: Transitions Team Support for Young Adults
Location: Bristol, UK
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people? Join the Transitions Team in Bristol as an Adult Social Worker, earning £32.00 per hour in this ongoing full-time locum position.

You'll support young people aged 14-25 years as they prepare for adulthood, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and support networks they need to achieve greater independence. This varied role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with young people, families, carers, and partner services while contributing to meaningful, person-centred outcomes.

If you're passionate about supporting young people through key life transitions and want a role where your expertise can genuinely shape futures, this could be the opportunity for you.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Earn £32.00 per hour, reflecting your experience and professional expertise.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety of locum work while maintaining greater control over your career.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience within a specialist Transitions Team and develop your knowledge of supporting young adults.
• Varied Caseload: Work with a diverse range of young people and families, ensuring no two days are the same.
• Meaningful Work: Help young people develop independence, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals.
• Networking Opportunities: Build your professional network by working alongside colleagues and partner organisations across health, social care, and community services.
• Ongoing Opportunity: Benefit from the stability of an ongoing assignment while retaining the flexibility associated with locum employment.

What you will do:

• Champion positive outcomes for young people by supporting and empowering them, their families, and carers.
• Help young people develop independent living skills at the right time and in a way that reflects their individual strengths and aspirations.
• Complete support conversations and Care Act assessments consistently and effectively.
• Develop personalised support plans that reflect identified needs, strengths, and desired outcomes.
• Lead the commissioning process for appropriate services where assessed needs require additional support.
• Explore creative alternatives to commissioned services, including assistive technology, community assets, and other forms of non-traditional support.
• Promote independence by helping young people and their families access appropriate community-based resources.
• Contribute to the Early Help model within the Transitions Hub.
• Work collaboratively with young people, families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure coordinated support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure assessments and support plans are completed to a high professional standard.
• Promote strengths-based, person-centred practice throughout the transition to adulthood.

Essential requirements:

• Relevant Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working as a Social Worker within Adult Social Care.
• Understanding of transitions for young people moving into adulthood.
• Knowledge of the Care Act and experience undertaking Care Act assessments.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and case-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with young people, families, carers, and multidisciplinary partners.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and professional decision-making skills.
• Commitment to strengths-based and person-centred social work practice.

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