Adult Social Worker - 0-25 Transforming Care - Hertfordshire

Caritas Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker for the 0-25 Transforming Care Team. This role supports young adults with complex mental health needs who are at risk of hospital admission. The position requires a qualified social worker with experience in adult safeguarding and transitions. The role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development, aiming to make a real difference in the lives of young adults.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Make a real difference

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Adult Social Worker essential.
• Experience with learning disabilities and transition cases preferred.
• Ability to handle complex mental health situations.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments for young adults.
• Undertake applications for Community DoLs.
• Support hospital admission transitions.

Skills

Adult safeguarding

Complex mental health needs

Risk management

Flexible working

Education

Qualified Adult Social Worker

Job description

Adult Social Worker - 0-25 Transforming Care Team

Location: Hertfordshire (Countywide)

Pay: £32 per hour

Role: Adult Social Worker - 0-25 Transforming Care Team

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the 0-25 Together Service within the Transforming Care Team. This role focuses on supporting young adults aged 18-25 with complex mental health needs who are at risk of hospital admission.

You will work both remotely and from office locations across the county, so a full driving licence and access to a car are essential. Due to the nature of the work, we require a female social worker to support individuals living with trauma who may be triggered by male workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act and Capacity assessments.
• Undertake Community DoLs applications and prepare reports for court.
• Support transitions in and out of hospital admission.
• Carry out risk assessments and work within a multi‑agency team including mental health services, learning disability teams, schools, colleges, and providers.
• Apply knowledge of CETR, DSR, and the Mental Health Act.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Adult Social Worker with current registration.
• Experience in adult safeguarding and working with learning disabilities and transition cases.
• Strong understanding of complex mental health needs and risk management.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young adults.
• Supportive team environment with professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working model - office and remote.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy