Social Worker - Transitions (PFA) | Hybrid

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Laptop provided

Smartphone provided

Headset provided

Employee assistance programme

Banding progression (H/I/J)

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) team in the Adult Social Care directorate. The role spans bands H, I and J depending on experience, with starting salary linked to band and progression.

The post offers a 37-hour week, full-time hours, and hybrid working arrangements in the Rotherham area. The team focuses on enabling young adults to move into independence, with strong collaboration across services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory frameworks (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005) and safeguarding practices.
• Experience applying social work policies to adulthood and safeguarding.
• Ability to work with partner agencies to promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services under the Care Act framework and safeguarding principles.
• Assess needs, manage risk, and support transition planning for adulthood.
• Collaborate with housing, education, health, and welfare partners to enable positive outcomes.

Skills

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Making Safeguarding Personal

Continuing Healthcare Frameworks

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) team in the Adult Social Care directorate. The role spans bands H, I and J depending on experience, with starting salary linked to band and progression.

The post offers a 37-hour week, full-time hours, and hybrid working arrangements in the Rotherham area. The team focuses on enabling young adults to move into independence, with strong collaboration across services.