Preparing for Adulthood Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty bonus

Competitive hourly rates

Weekly check-ins

Payroll system

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking a Social Worker for the Preparing for Adulthood team in the UK. You will support young people with additional needs as they transition to adult services, helping families plan for education, employment, health, housing and community inclusion.

The role is hybrid, with ongoing professional development and a loyalty bonus, offering a rewarding opportunity to deliver person-centred transitions that promote independence and positive long-term outcomes.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• Experience supporting young people with disabilities or complex needs
• Knowledge of transition planning and adulthood pathways
• Strong assessment, care planning and partnership-working skills
• Person-centred, strengths-based approach to practice

Responsibilities

• Work with young people approaching adulthood, families and multi-disciplinary partners to complete assessments
• Develop person-centred plans and coordinate support for a successful transition
• Support planning around education, employment, health, housing, independence and community inclusion

Skills

Social Work degree

SW registration

Disabilities experience

Transition planning

Care planning

Partnership working

Person-centred approach

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Hybrid Working | 6 Months+ Stable Contract | Permanent Opportunities Available

Want a rewarding Social Work role where you can make a lasting difference to young people as they move into adulthood, while earning £35 per hour?

We’re looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a Preparing for Adulthood team. You’ll support young people with additional needs and disabilities through the transition to adult services, helping them and their families plan for the future with confidence.

Why this role stands out

• £35 per hour
• Exclusive Leaders in Care loyalty bonus, on top of your hourly rate
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference at a pivotal stage of a young person’s life
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and access to best practice
• A varied role focused on independence, choice and positive long-term outcomes

The role

You will work with young people approaching adulthood, their families and multi-disciplinary partners to complete assessments, develop person-centred plans and coordinate the support needed for a successful transition. This will include supporting planning around education, employment, health, housing, independence and community inclusion.

What you’ll need

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• Experience supporting young people with disabilities, additional needs or complex needs
• Knowledge of transition planning and preparing for adulthood pathways
• Strong assessment, care planning and partnership-working skills
• A person-centred, strengths-based approach to practice

Why work with Leaders in Care?

• Competitive hourly rates
• An exclusive loyalty bonus to recognise your commitment
• Weekly check-ins and dedicated support throughout your placement
• Support from a service rated 5 stars in over 460 Google reviews
• A market-leading timesheet and payroll system, so you can feel confident you will be paid on time