Social Worker - Cared for Team

Quid, Inc.; Location (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Stable permanent leadership team

Flexible retirement

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Interest free season ticket loan

15% Market Supplement

Job summary

A leading social services organization is seeking a Social Worker to assist young individuals transitioning to adult care. This pivotal role focuses on conducting assessments, providing advocacy, and collaborating with various professionals to ensure a smooth transition. Candidates should hold a social work degree and have experience in children and family services. The position offers benefits like generous leave and excellent career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid social work degree.
• Right to work in the UK and possesses a clean driving license.
• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Post qualification experience in children and family services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and create tailored transition plans.
• Provide guidance and advocacy to young people and their families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports.
• Promote independence, inclusion, and person-centered care approaches.

Skills

Comprehensive assessments

Guidance and advocacy

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Safeguarding compliance

Person-centered care approaches

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Social Worker to support young people and adults as they move from children’s services into adult care. This is a crucial role in ensuring individuals experience a smooth and well-supported transition, enabling them to achieve independence, stability, and the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Middlesbrough is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as they strive for excellence in all they do. They're a service with high ambitions; a place to work that is full of energy and focus. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team which has passion, integrity, and commitment. They have recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted and are on their journey to Outstanding.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and create tailored transition plans.
• Provide guidance and advocacy to young people and their families throughout the process.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including education, health, and social care professionals.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and care legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and provide detailed reports to inform decision-making.
• Promote independence, inclusion, and person-centered care approaches.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Stable permanent leadership team
• Flexible retirement
• Excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
• Interest free season ticket loan
• + 15% Market Supplement

Qualifications

• Hold a social work degree.
• Right to work in the UK and hold clean UK driving license.
• Registered with SWE.
• Post qualified experience within children and family services.