Social Worker - Preparation for Adulthood Team

London Borough of Hillingdon; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker - Preparation for Adulthood Team

Location: Uxbridge, London

Salary: £41,442 - £45,510 per annum

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 36 Hours per week

Closing Date: 14th March 2025

About The Role

We are recruiting a high performing adults' social worker who is looking to develop their career in an innovative local authority committed to recognising potential.

Our Adults Social Workers provide services across several areas including Initial Assessment, Locality and Hospital Teams and a specialist Learning Disability Service.

We currently have a vacancy in our Preparation for Adulthood Team that supports young people transitioning to adult services.

The Post Holder Will Support In Responsibilities Include

• To work as part of the Transition Service and with the Children with Disabilities Team, Leaving Care Team and SEN.
• To provide timely and responsive assessments, re-assessments and/or reviews delivering personalised care to support users and carers, encouraging maximum independence and safety.
• To provide case management, EHCP's, health action planning and person-centred planning.
• To participate in Continuing Health Care (CHC) Assessments where appropriate. To support young people into employment.
• To liaise effectively and work in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations and any other relevant agencies.
• To participate in team and service developments (representing the service as requested) disseminating information, sharing knowledge and undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interest and Community Deprivation of Liberty Orders.
• Making referrals to supported living, safeguarding enquiries, carrying out best interest assessments for the client, risk assessments and protection plans.

About You

You will be a qualified, experienced Social Worker looking to progress your career with a wide range of experience working within the adults Preparation for Adulthood Team to continue to deliver against its statutory duties (Care Act/Safeguarding), to facilitate timely assessments and ensure a streamline transition to young people in transitioning to adults.

You will be innovative and creative with a willingness to explore new models of working to improve the outcomes for our service users. Moreover, you will be a highly motivated individual who is able to build strong relationships to deliver the best possible outcomes for vulnerable people.

The Social Worker profile describes our career pathway and outlines in detail the qualification and experience levels required for these positions.

Join our highly rated Adult Social Work services and you'll enjoy the chance to build on our strengths and improve adults lives across Hillingdon.

About Us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

Work Life Balance

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

Health & Wellbeing

• Hillingdon Sport Leisure
• Cycle Purchase Scheme
• Discount on Golf Fees
• Financial Benefits
• Vivup Benefits
• Eye Care
• Mental Health Support
• Support and Counselling Services

Commute With Ease

• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Additional Information

Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Social Care, Adult Social Worker may also be considered for this role.