Transitions Social Worker

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is recruiting a Transitions Social Worker based in Keynsham for Specialist Adult Social Care services. You will manage a caseload of 16–25s transitioning into adult care, conducting assessments and creating tailored care and support plans.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, collaborate with NHS partners and education professionals, and undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments, best interests determinations, and risk management as part of your

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registered status in England.
• Experience with transition-focused work with young people (16–25) is desirable.
• Strong assessment and care planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake first adult care assessments and reviews for autistic young people and those with mental health needs.
• Create care and support plans to meet identified needs.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interests determinations where appropriate.
• Conduct risk assessments and engage MDT in positive risk taking.
• Complete S117 Aftercare reviews and CHC checks when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Social work degree or equivalent (CQSW, Diploma)

Job description

About The Team

We are looking for a passionate Transitions Social Worker to join our Specialist Adult Social Care services, which are based in Keynsham. This role is a specific role within the transitions team, working with young people (16 to 25) with the appearance of social care needs transitioning into adult care.

As a social worker you will be responsible for carrying out the responsibilities namely: to undertake first adult care assessments and reviews for autistic young people and those presenting with mental health needs, and their carers, and to work with service users to create care and support plans which meet their needs.

You will join a friendly and extremely supportive team of Social Worker professionals, giving you the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary role liaising with other partners and agencies, including Avon and Wiltshire NHS Partnership Adult Mental Health Teams, CAMHs, SEND Practitioners, Children’s Services, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and education professionals.

About The Role

As a Transitions Social Worker you will manage a caseload which will include complex cases and will work independently and effectively, under the general supervision of a Team Manager.

You Will Carry Out Responsibilities Including

• Undertaking first adult care assessments and reviews of people with care and support needs and carers in accordance with the principles of the Care Act 2014
• Creating care and support plans which appropriately meet the needs of people with care and support needs and carers.
• Undertaking Mental Capacity assessments and, where appropriate, complete Best Interests Decisions in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Undertaking risk assessments and work to reduce risk or engage with the person and MDT in well considered positive risk taking strategies.
• Completing S117 Aftercare reviews and Continuing Health Care Checklists where there is an identified need.

About You

• Be a qualified Social Worker (Social work degree, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or equivalent)
• Ideally you will have had experience working with wider range of young people and adults including people with physical disability, Autism, Mental Health Conditions or Learning Disabilities.
• Registered with Social Work England
• Have a Full UK Driver’s License and access to a car due to business need

Interview date: TBC

About Bath And North East Somerset Council.

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Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.