Transitions Social Worker

Bath & North East Somerset Council; West of England; Sur place; GBP 44 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Transitions Social Worker to join Specialist Adult Social Care services in Keynsham. You will manage a caseload of 16–25-year-olds transitioning to adult care, undertaking initial assessments and developing personalised care plans with multi-agency partners.

The role requires Social Work England registration, a full UK driving licence, and experience with autism or mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience with autistic young people and adults with disability/mental health needs is desirable.
• UK driver’s license and access to a car are required for business needs.

Responsabilités

• Carry out first adult care assessments and reviews.
• Create care and support plans to meet individual needs and carers.
• Perform Mental Capacity assessments and Best Interests Decisions where appropriate.
• Conduct risk assessments and engage with MDT for positive risk taking.
• Complete S117 Aftercare reviews and Continuing Health Care Checklists where needed.

Connaissances

Full UK Driver’s License

Formation

Social work degree / Diploma in Social Work / CQSW or equivalent

Description du poste

Job reference: HR-10184
Salary: £44,253 - £47,665 per annum (£22.94 - £24.71 per hour)
Closing date: 19/10/2026
Location: Civic Centre, Keynsham
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37
Advert Start Date: 23/09/2026
Service Area: Operations, Safeguarding & LD Provider Services

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

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

*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.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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.