Social Worker, All Age Disability (AAD) Worcestershire

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human services agency in the UK is seeking a Social Worker for the All Age Disability Worcestershire Service to work with young adults aged 16-25. The role requires expertise in Adult and Children’s Services, collaboration with multi-agency teams, and experience in aiding transitions for young people with disabilities. The position offers competitive pay at £28.40 per hour and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 16-25 with disabilities.
• Competence in multi-agency collaboration.
• Knowledge in handling transitions from Children's to Adult Services.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in preparation for adulthood.
• Work closely with various services to provide comprehensive options.
• Utilize Liquidlogic across both adult and children’s systems.

Skills

Expertise in Adult Services

Understanding of Children’s Services legislation

Experience in transitions

Ability to drive

Tools

Liquidlogic

Job description

Overview

Social Worker, All Age Disability (AAD) Worcestershire Service working in the Young Adults Team (16 – 25) with specialist skills across Adult Services and Children’s Services. Children and Adults social worker with expertise and understanding of Children and Adult legislation. The AAD aims to make a difference to all children and young people aged 0 – 25 with SEN and additional needs. Experience of working in transitions is essential. The successful applicant will be joining a friendly and supportive team. You will have ongoing support in their role and regular supervision, and will also have a supported induction into the role. We cover all of Worcestershire, with some placements nationally, so any applicant would need the ability to drive. The All Age Disability Service and the Young Adults Team support young people with disabilities aged 16-25 in Preparation for Adulthood in areas of education/employment, independent living, community inclusion and health. The work is primarily with young people with Learning Disabilities, but also some young people with a physical disability or complex health needs, to transition from Children’s Services into their adult life. The work is varied and requires working in a multi-agency manner with Worcestershire Children Services, Adult Services, Special Educational Needs Department (SEND), health colleagues, schools and colleges to ensure young people get the whole range of options they deserve when moving into adulthood. The work involves using Liquidlogic in both the adult and children’s systems and working within children and adults legislation effectively.

Salary: £28.40 per hour

Agency benefits and details

This is an agency post; Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!

Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email [e-mail]