Social Worker - Preparation for Adulthood Team

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is offering a fixed-term full-time Social Worker role within the Preparation for Adulthood Team in Children's Services. You will work with young people aged 14+ and families to develop independence plans, offering information, guidance and support.

The role may involve adult Care Act assessments and other related duties, with travel as required. You will join a multidisciplinary team including adults, children’s social care, education and SEN colleagues.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent is essential.
• Willingness to fulfil travel requirements for the post.

Responsibilities

• Complete preparation for adulthood plans with young people and families/carers.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to support the plan.
• May undertake adult Care Act assessments and related activities, including Mental Capacity Assessments/Best Interests decisions.
• Collaborate with adult and children’s social care teams and education/SEN colleagues.

Skills

HCPC registration

Willingness to travel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a L2 Social Worker that has an interest in developing their skills supporting young people with disabilities and their families to prepare for adulthood.

The opportunity is within the preparation for adulthood team which sits in children's services within the birth to settled adulthood service. Birth to Settled Adulthood Service sees progress in first year

Your role will primarily be to complete preparation for adulthood plans with young people and their families/ carers. A preparation for adulthood plan focuses on how a young person is developing their independence. You will be offering information advice and guidance to support this and inform the plan.

The plans are completed with young people aged 14 onwards and offer an opportunity to have conversations with young people and their families to understand what their needs might be in adulthood and how they can be supported to be as independent as possible.

You may also be required to complete an adult Care Act assessment and other adult social care activities, including undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments/Best Interests decisions.

We would welcome expressions of interest from practitioners who are working in either children's or adult services. This is a unique opportunity to develop skills and experiences across directorates.

You will work alongside colleagues with adult and children's social care expertise as well as education and Special Educational needs colleagues

This will be a fixed term post starting on the first day of employment within the team.

This post is fixed term for one year from the start date of the contract.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.

See our adult safeguarding policy.

You Must

• have a degree in social work or equivalent


• be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)


• be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

Social Worker/OT

You must:

• Have a degree in social work/Occupational Therapy or equivalent


• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)


• Be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. All posts requiring a safeguarding policy See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. See our adult safeguarding policy. Posts requiring DBS clearance This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on employment of ex-offenders.

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents


• work in partnership to make a real difference


• value every role and the impact it has on our communities


• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You Will

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset


• have access to a range of benefits and support


• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments,

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

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If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.