Job summary Learning Disabilities & Autism Service Supporting Independence and Well-Being Our Learning Disabilities & Autism Service is dedicated to supporting the independence and well-being of adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism. Main duties of the job We are seeking a Transition Link Social Worker to support young people aged 14-18 with complex needs as they transition from children to adult services. Within our community team and the Moving on Service, we provide social care support that empowers individuals, promoting choice and independence in their lives. Our passionate Social Workers collaborate with health professionals to deliver person-centred care that supports adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential and maintain independence in the community. As a Transition Link Worker, you will be the bridge in planning each young person's long-term future in collaboration with them, their families and a network of professionals. As a qualified Social Worker, you will bring experience with health, education and social care for young people with additional needs, along with knowledge of relevant legislation like the Care Act 2014. Strong communication skills are essential, as youll build collaborative relationships with young people, carers and stakeholders across various services. This role requires a self-starter who is organised, capable of clear and accurate reporting and passionate about delivering high-quality, customer-focused support. About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £36,124 to £37,938 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0041-3197 Job locations County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Wiltshire Council Monkton Park Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1ER Wiltshire Council Bourne Hill Salisbury SP1 3UZ Job description Job responsibilities The overall responsibilities of the service/function are: Operational Adult Services are structured into specialist teams in order to improve the delivery of person-centred outcomes for our customers and to evidence this through performance and set standards. These specialist teams are: Adult social care locality teams Learning Disabilities & Autism Service (LDAS) / Moving on Service. Hospital teams Intermediate care team Mental health team Hearing and vision team Emergency duty team The community team for people with learning disabilities and the Moving on Service are social care teams who support adults with a learning disability and people with Autism. Social Workers work closely together with colleagues from health, harnessing a strong person-centred approach to promote choice and independence. They work to support adults with learning disabilities to maintain their independence in the community, and to help everyone reach their potential in life. The Transition Link Worker is responsible for supporting young people aged 14 -18 with complex needs (including complex special educational needs and/or complex health needs) through the transitions process from children to adult services. The main focus of their work is to plan the long-term future of young people with them, their families and professionals involved with them. Our aim is that all young people, have high aspirations for their future, live as independently as possible in the local area and access the appropriate education, training, and employment. The post involves the need to manage expectations across services with stakeholders, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers with a particular emphasis on learning disabilities within Special Educational establishments, transitions carers groups and locality leads. Job description Job responsibilities The overall responsibilities of the service/function are: Operational Adult Services are structured into specialist teams in order to improve the delivery of person-centred outcomes for our customers and to evidence this through performance and set standards. These specialist teams are: Adult social care locality teams Learning Disabilities & Autism Service (LDAS) / Moving on Service. Hospital teams Intermediate care team Mental health team Hearing and vision team Emergency duty team The community team for people with learning disabilities and the Moving on Service are social care teams who support adults with a learning disability and people with Autism. Social Workers work closely together with colleagues from health, harnessing a strong person-centred approach to promote choice and independence. They work to support adults with learning disabilities to maintain their independence in the community, and to help everyone reach their potential in life. The Transition Link Worker is responsible for supporting young people aged 14 -18 with complex needs (including complex special educational needs and/or complex health needs) through the transitions process from children to adult services. The main focus of their work is to plan the long-term future of young people with them, their families and professionals involved with them. Our aim is that all young people, have high aspirations for their future, live as independently as possible in the local area and access the appropriate education, training, and employment. The post involves the need to manage expectations across services with stakeholders, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers with a particular emphasis on learning disabilities within Special Educational establishments, transitions carers groups and locality leads. Person Specification Experience Essential Qualified Social Worker. Experience of and good level of understanding of health, education, and social care in relation to young people with additional needs. Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. In particular knowledge of the Care Act 2014. Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context. Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels. Experience of working with young people and their parent / carers / adult care. Ability to build excellent relationships with young people, parent, carers, and professional colleagues, working in a collaborative manner with internal and external customers, community members and stakeholders that interact with this role. Ability to use a range of Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software. A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high-quality customer-centric services. Ability to work with others in a developmental way. Must be able to write clear, complex, and accurate reports. Ability to professionally analyse information and provide good assessments and plans. Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience whilst qualifying as a Social Worker and of appropriate professional and personal development relevant to length of post-qualifying experience. Desirable Evidence of post qualifying learning and development relevant to time span since qualifying. Completion of ASYE program. Qualifications Essential Degree in relevant profession, or equivalent experience/skills. May be part qualified of a higher level relevant professional qualification. Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role. ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities demonstrating significant experience in related systems. Person Specification Experience Essential Qualified Social Worker. Experience of and good level of understanding of health, education, and social care in relation to young people with additional needs. Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. In particular knowledge of the Care Act 2014. Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context. Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels. Experience of working with young people and their parent / carers / adult care. Ability to build excellent relationships with young people, parent, carers, and professional colleagues, working in a collaborative manner with internal and external customers, community members and stakeholders that interact with this role. Ability to use a range of Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software. A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high-quality customer-centric services. Ability to work with others in a developmental way. Must be able to write clear, complex, and accurate reports. Ability to professionally analyse information and provide good assessments and plans. Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience whilst qualifying as a Social Worker and of appropriate professional and personal development relevant to length of post-qualifying experience. Desirable Evidence of post qualifying learning and development relevant to time span since qualifying. Completion of ASYE program. Qualifications Essential Degree in relevant profession, or equivalent experience/skills. May be part qualified of a higher level relevant professional qualification. Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role. ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities demonstrating significant experience in related systems. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)