Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood

Wokingham Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is offering an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood. This position focuses on assisting young individuals aged 14 to 25 navigate their transition into adulthood within the Adult Social Care framework. Responsibilities include assessments, reviews, and support planning to promote independence and safety. Candidates must be qualified social workers with relevant experience and a current registration with Social Work England.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent local government pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Access to a free onsite gym

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration.
• Experience in social or health care environments.
• Proven ability to assess complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, review and support planning for young people transitioning to adulthood.
• Maintain professional relationships and adopt a strengths-based approach.
• Ensure individual dignity and address cultural backgrounds.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage safeguarding plans.
• Collaborate with families and stakeholders to gather information.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Current registration with Social Work England

Experience in a Social Care or health care environment

Undertaking assessment of complex needs

Interpreting and analysing complex information

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood to join our Award Winning Adult Social Care Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.

As the Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood, you will play a key role in working with young people from 14 to 25 as they transition into Adult Social Care. Within this position you will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety.

You will support and enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve and to implement and review support plans to meet these needs and to liaise with other professional/agencies as required.

You'll be joining a varied and supportive team who are passionate about young people and achieving the best outcomes to give them the best start into adulthood.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

An excellent local government pension scheme

An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

A range of local & lifestyle discounts

Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

Cycle to work schemes

Monthly Supervision

Opportunities to apply to train as a Best Interest Assessor to support our young people

Social Work Registration Paid

And much more!

Key responsibilities:

• To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.
• To adopt a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged
• To undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.
• To identify and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety, and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures.
• To interpret and analyse varied and complex information or situations and work with relevant others to create solutions
• To work collaboratively with individuals, their carers, families and other stakeholders to gather information for the purpose of assessing and reviewing the individual’s needs and in order to identify the best options available to meet the identified needs

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Current registration to professional governing body - Social Work England
• Experience in a Social Care or health care environment
• Demonstrable experience in undertaking assessment of complex needs
• Demonstrable experience in interpreting and analysing varied and complex information to produce solutions

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.