Job Title: Social Worker : Preparation for Adulthood Team
Location: Uxbridge, London
Salary: GBP41,442 : GBP45,510 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, EHCPs, 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 Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interest and Community Deprivation of Liberty Orders.
* Making referrals to supported living, safeguarding enquiries, Carry 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 youll enjoy the chance to build on our strengths and improve adults lives across Hillingdon.
Apply now to be part of the future of Adult Social Work at 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.
Heres 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 and 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 : Ma