Social Worker - Approaching Adulthood Team - Bracknell

Eden Brown Synergy; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £300

Recruitment consultant support

Access to further Social Work opps

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting a Social Worker in Bracknell to undertake Care Act assessments for youth transitioning to adulthood. You will develop person-centered plans, promote independence, and work with families, carers, and professionals across education, health, and social care.

The role requires a recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England, with flexible hours and a competitive referral bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking social care assessments and developing person-centred support plans.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and eligibility criteria for Adult Social Care.
• Strong communication and multi-agency working skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments for young people transitioning to adulthood.
• Develop person-centred care and support plans that promote independence and control.
• Collaborate with young people, families, carers and professionals across education, health and social care.
• Liaise with SEN teams, schools and colleges to plan for adult social care needs.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning to ensure coordinated transition into adult services.

Skills

Care Act knowledge

Strengths-based practice

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Transition planning

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments for young people who may require support from Adult Social Care as they transition into adulthood.
• Develop person-centred care and support plans that promote independence, choice and control.
• Apply a strengths-based approach, identifying young peoples abilities, support networks, aspirations and community resources.
• Work collaboratively with young people, families, carers and professionals across education, health, Childrens Services and Adult Social Care.
• Liaise with Special Educational Needs (SEN) teams, schools and colleges to identify and plan for potential adult social care needs.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning to ensure a coordinated and timely transition into adult services.
• Support young people and their families to understand the transition process and the support available through Adult Social Care.
• Ensure assessments and support plans reflect individual needs, strengths, aspirations and desired outcomes.

Working Pattern

• Flexible working hours.

Pay Rate: £38.00 p/h Umbrella

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience undertaking social care assessments and developing person-centred support plans.
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and eligibility criteria for Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of strengths-based practice and promoting independence.
• Strong communication and multi-agency working skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with young people, families, carers and professionals across education, health and social care.
• Understanding of transition planning for young people approaching adulthood.

Benefits

• Support from an experienced recruitment consultant.
• Access to further Social Work opportunities.
• £300 referral bonus - refer a qualified Social Worker to Eden Brown Synergy and receive £300 when the referral meets the relevant terms and conditions.

Contact: (phone number removed) | K.Dsouza@ (url removed)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent.