Prep for Adulthood Family Support Worker

Dorset Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking an experienced Family Worker (G8) to join the Preparation for Adulthood team within Birth to Settled Adulthood Service. You will support young people aged 14–25 with disabilities to develop independence and prepare for adulthood, delivering Preparation for Adulthood Plans and, when needed, Care Act assessments.

The role involves working across health, education and social care, with hybrid working options and travel across the service area.

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with children or adults with a disability.
• Strong understanding of the importance of a positive transition to adulthood.
• Ability to build engaging professional relationships with families who may be difficult to engage.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to travel across the service area as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Preparation for Adulthood Plans with young people and families.
• Complete Care Act assessments and care and support planning when required.
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to support transition.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across health, education and social care.
• Travel across the service area as required.

Skills

Disability experience

Communication

Assessment

Report writing

Team player

Education

Childcare / Family Support

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking an experienced Family Worker (G8) to join the Preparation for Adulthood team within Birth to Settled Adulthood Service. You will support young people aged 14–25 with disabilities to develop independence and prepare for adulthood, delivering Preparation for Adulthood Plans and, when needed, Care Act assessments.

The role involves working across health, education and social care, with hybrid working options and travel across the service area.