Bath & North East Somerset Council

Transitions Social Worker

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Job summary

We are looking for a passionate Transitions Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care service, to join the Specialist services including Learning Disabilities Team, which is based in Radstock. This is a specific role working with young people (16-25) with the appearance of social care needs transitioning into adult care.

Main duties of the job

Your 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. About You: -Be aqualified Social Worker(Social work degree, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or equivalent) -Ideally you will have had experience working with wider range of adults including people with Autism, Mental Health Conditions or Learning Disabilities. -Registered withSocial Work England -Have aFull UK Drivers Licenseand access to a car due to business need

About us

About Bath &North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath &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 &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. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath &North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values 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. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,745 to £38,223 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

RITM0178638

Job locations

Connections Writhlington

Radstock

United Kingdom

BA3 3LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for a passionate Transitions Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care service, to join the Specialist services including Learning Disabilities Team, which is based in Radstock. This is a specific role working with young people (16-25) 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 with vulnerable young adults with learning disabilities, 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 others eg SEND Practitioners, Children’s Services, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and education professionals.

Your 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.

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 adults including people with 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

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Liana Tonkin, Service Manager by email liana_tonkin@bathnes.gov.uk or phone on 07967836750.

Interview date: 11th July 2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for a passionate Transitions Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care service, to join the Specialist services including Learning Disabilities Team, which is based in Radstock. This is a specific role working with young people (16-25) 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 with vulnerable young adults with learning disabilities, 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 others eg SEND Practitioners, Children’s Services, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and education professionals.

Your 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.

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 adults including people with 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

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Liana Tonkin, Service Manager by email liana_tonkin@bathnes.gov.uk or phone on 07967836750.

Interview date: 11th July 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -Certificate of Qualification in Social Work such as a Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or a Degree in Social Work.
  • -Registered Social Worker with the appropriate professional body

Desirable

  • -Practice Educator Professional Standards Level 2

Experience

Essential

  • -Experience of working in social care and managing a varied caseload
  • -Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, statutory guidance, local -policy and procedures that applies to social care practice
  • -Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults policies and issues
  • -Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • -Good understanding of strengths based principles
  • -Previous experience in a similar or equivalent multi-disciplinary setting
  • -Knowledge and experience of assessment, support planning and undertaking reviews, working in an empowering, person-centred way

Desirable

  • -Good working knowledge of relevant work-related systems, procedures, equipment, and technology
  • -Experience of applying eligibility criteria/thresholds
  • -Experience of facilitating meetings and skills in negotiating outcomes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -Certificate of Qualification in Social Work such as a Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or a Degree in Social Work.
  • -Registered Social Worker with the appropriate professional body

Desirable

  • -Practice Educator Professional Standards Level 2

Experience

Essential

  • -Experience of working in social care and managing a varied caseload
  • -Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, statutory guidance, local -policy and procedures that applies to social care practice
  • -Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults policies and issues
  • -Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • -Good understanding of strengths based principles
  • -Previous experience in a similar or equivalent multi-disciplinary setting
  • -Knowledge and experience of assessment, support planning and undertaking reviews, working in an empowering, person-centred way

Desirable

  • -Good working knowledge of relevant work-related systems, procedures, equipment, and technology
  • -Experience of applying eligibility criteria/thresholds
  • -Experience of facilitating meetings and skills in negotiating outcomes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Connections Writhlington

Radstock

United Kingdom

BA3 3LL


Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Connections Writhlington

Radstock

United Kingdom

BA3 3LL


Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Operations Officer- Recruitment

Harriet Wood

harriet_wood@bathnes.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,745 to £38,223 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

RITM0178638

Job locations

Connections Writhlington

Radstock

United Kingdom

BA3 3LL


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