Social Worker - Preparation For Adulthood

Dorset Council UK; Wareham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is recruiting for a social work role focused on preparing young people for adulthood and coordinating care with families and carers. The post involves applying Care Act, MCA assessments, and planning for adulthood across Dorset, with potential hybrid working and a base aligned to where you live.

You will join a small, skilled team using strengths-based approaches across health, social care, SEND and education to support transitions and to challenge decisions where needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised social work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preparation for adulthood plans with young people and families.
• Carry out Care Act assessments and planning for adulthood.
• Conduct MCA assessments and best-interest meetings when appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

Person-centred practice

Team collaboration

Education

Social work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a recently established Birth to Settled Adulthood Service, working with young people and their families to support them as they approach adulthood. This role will mainly cover East, Purbeck and North Dorset, although you may occasionally cover West Dorset if needed. Your base can be agreed depending on where you live and what works for you with an opportunity for Hybrid working.

You will be part of a small team working in a strength’s based multi-disciplinary way across health, social care, SEND and education, contributing to multi-disciplinary decision-making and providing constructive professional challenge where needed.

Statutory competence matters here. You will be expected to apply:

• Care Act 2014
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Mental Health Act 2007

with confidence. In Dorset, professional judgement is respected and supported, within a clear and robust safeguarding framework.

The role has a focus on preparation for adulthood from the age of 14 to 25 years. You will be completing preparation for adulthood plans with young people and their families/carers as well as undertaking Care Act assessments and planning for adulthood for young people, including activities such as completing MCA assessments/ Best interest meetings where appropriate.

You will be part of a peer group of professionals who are committed to proactively supporting Dorset young people and their families to achieve a smooth transition in a prepared and informed way without any gaps.

About You

We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator with a strong sense of professional curiosity, good analytical skills and good decision-making skills.

You Will Be Adaptable And Genuinely Person-centred, Not Just As a Statement But In How You Practice Every Day. You Will Also Be

• Reliable and accountable
• Open in how you share your knowledge with the people you support
• Committed to continuing to develop your practice

Although experience in adult work would be beneficial, if you have a recognised social work qualification and have transferable skills along with a desire to learn, this post could be for you!

You Must

• have a recognised social work qualification
• be registered with Social Work England
• be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post