Transition-Focused Adult Social Worker for Adulthood

Tripod Partners; West Kirby; Presencial; GBP 39.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Tripod Partners is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Preparing for Adulthood Team in Liverpool. You will support young people transitioning from Children's Social Care into Adult Social Care, carrying out statutory assessments and developing person-centred transition plans to promote independence.

The role requires knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, plus strong collaboration with families, education providers and health professionals to deliver positive

Formación

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience undertaking Care Act assessments, care planning and reviews.
• Understanding of transition planning from Children’s Services into Adult Social Care.
• Experience supporting young people with disabilities and additional needs.

Responsabilidades

• Support young people with disabilities and additional needs transitioning from Children's Services into Adult Social Care.
• Undertake comprehensive Care Act assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and appropriate support arrangements.
• Develop personalised care and support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and apply Best Interest principles in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Undertake Carer's Assessments and provide appropriate advice and support to families and carers.
• Contribute social care advice and assessments to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Work collaboratively with education, health and social care professionals to ensure effective transition planning.
• Undertake Section 42 safeguarding enquiries where appropriate, ensuring concerns are thoroughly assessed and addressed.
• Prepare reports, statements and applications to the Court of Protection where required.
• Support young people, families and carers through what can be a challenging period of transition, ensuring their views and wishes remain central to decision-making.

Conocimientos

Care Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act

Transition planning

Team collaboration

Educación

Social Work degree

Descripción del empleo

Tripod Partners is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Preparing for Adulthood Team in Liverpool. You will support young people transitioning from Children's Social Care into Adult Social Care, carrying out statutory assessments and developing person-centred transition plans to promote independence.

The role requires knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, plus strong collaboration with families, education providers and health professionals to deliver positive