Social Worker Mental Health Transitions from Childrens to Adults SC

Job summary

We have an exciting Social Worker opportunity available working alongside the Devon County Council Transition in Adult Social Care (TASC) Team and Devon Partnership Trust (DPT) Adult Social Care.

The role is assigned to DPT and will be based/ working alongside the TASC team in Exeter. The role will be essential in liaising with CAMHS, childrens services and supporting with promoting a smooth and planned transition for young people presenting with mental health as their primary need or with dual diagnosis. The role will receive practice support from DPT Social Care as well TASC.

What is the Transitions Adult Social Care (TASC) Team (formally known as the Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) Team?

TASC has developed strong links with Childrens Services and Education and work with young people from across the Devon County Council footprint. The team comprises of two Team Managers, Social Workers, Social Care Assessors, Occupational Therapists and Business/Information Support Officers.

This is an exciting time for the transitions services in Devon with the TASC projects overall aim is to improve our joint services in supporting young people in Devon as they plan and make decisions about what their adult life will look like. The project has shown that effective collaboration with Childrens Services, Education and voluntary agencies is improving the outcomes for young people, and those that care for them, as they transition into adulthood.

Main duties of the job

The Role

This role is essential in supporting individuals with mental health needs as they transition from childrens to adult services. This role can support some work post 18 where suitable to support a coordinated and collaborative transition to allocated adult social care team.

You will work directly with young people, families, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth, person-centred transition experience that promotes independence, dignity, and holistic well-being.

We are looking to recruit a full time Social Worker to join our social care workforce who are assigned to DPT and who will work with the TASC team. It is a crucial and exciting time in the project development and the successful applicant for this post will play a significant part as the transition work continues to evolve.

The role will work to the Care Act principles to engage with young people with needs relating to their mental health, ensuring that independent living skills are promoted and maximised to facilitate young peoples ability to engage with their community, gain employment, and live and enjoy their adult life as independently as possible.

About us

What we can offer you

• We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.

• We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.

• Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)

• Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Mental Health Social Worker has never been more attractive.
• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.