Social Worker - Transition 16-25

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Sozialarbeiter für das Transition-Team in Sutton. In dieser Rolle unterstützen Sie junge Erwachsene dabei, unabhängig zu leben, indem Sie individuelle Unterstützungspläne entwickeln und die Rechte der Klienten vertreten. Sie arbeiten eng mit multidisziplinären Teams zusammen, um die ganzheitlichen Bedürfnisse der Klienten zu erfüllen. Das Unternehmen bietet ein dynamisches Arbeitsumfeld mit flexiblen Arbeitsoptionen und umfassenden Schulungsprogrammen. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, das Leben junger Menschen zu verbessern, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Generöse Urlaubsregelungen

Pensionsplan

Wellbeing Unterstützung

Qualifications

• Erforderlich: Registrierung als Sozialarbeiter und Berechtigung zur Arbeit im Vereinigten Königreich.
• Kenntnisse über relevante Gesetzgebung wie das Care Act und das Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Care Act-konformen Berechtigungsbewertungen für junge Menschen.
• Überwachung und Überprüfung von Unterstützungsplänen zur Sicherstellung der Qualität.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Personenzentrierte Pflege

Risikomanagement

Erfahrung in der Erwachsenenpflege

Education

Qualifizierte Sozialarbeiterregistrierung

Mindestens 2 Jahre Erfahrung in den Erwachsenenservices

Job description

Social Worker - Transition 16-25, Sutton

Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £ paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £ paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale). With a total package of up to £50, including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.

We have an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower young adults to live independently, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role offers a dynamic and diverse environment to expand your skills. Your duties will include:

• Conducting Care Act compliant eligibility assessments for young people and their carers, identifying social care needs, and developing person-centred, strengths-based support plans.
• Monitoring and reviewing support plans to ensure they meet changing needs and reflect good value for money, advocating for young people's rights and access to services.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, assessing risks and needs, and undertaking safeguarding investigations as necessary.
• Managing a complex caseload, making professional judgments with appropriate supervision.
• Identifying young people with complex health needs and initiating the Continuing Healthcare Process for NHS funding eligibility.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet the holistic needs of young people.

As a Social Worker within the Transition Team, you will be the first point of contact for young people in Sutton, supporting their journey into adulthood by working closely with them, their carers, and other services.

Are you ready to take the next step? We support your growth as you begin your career at Sutton.

About Us

Adult Social Care is transforming to meet rising demand, with new leadership and innovative practices aimed at improving care and creating positive work environments. Our goal is to deliver exceptional, community-enhancing care while fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Within our boroughwide service, there are three social work teams: The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and The Mental Health Team. The Transition Team prides itself on supporting staff development through comprehensive induction, ongoing training, supervision, and flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model of working.

About You

This role is ideal for individuals with excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach, capable of managing a fast-paced workload. We welcome applications from those experienced in adult social care and passionate about person-centred care and risk management.

Candidates should have:

• Qualified Social Worker registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.
• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience in adult services, with assessment and support skills, and successful completion of the ASYE.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience in adult safeguarding and outcome-focused care planning.
• Ability to travel across the borough for visits, including occasional out-of-borough visits.

For more information or an informal chat, see the Role Profile or contact Meera Padhiar, Team Manager.

Our Offer To You

We are committed to supporting your career growth, offering a collaborative environment, flexible working options, and a range of employee benefits including generous leave, pension scheme, discounts, wellbeing support, and more.

Please note: If you are not a UK passport holder, you may need a work permit. For more details, visit our Blog. Do not include bank or payment details in your application. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom