Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Preparation for Adulthood Team. This is a key role supporting young people with complex needs as they transition from Children's Services into Adult Social Care.
The successful candidate will have significant post-qualifying experience and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously whilst managing a complex and demanding caseload. You will be expected to provide high-quality social work practice, deliver positive outcomes for young people and their families, and support the development of less experienced staff through supervision and line management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex caseload involving young people with multiple and often high-risk needs.
- Undertake strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
- Work autonomously and exercise professional judgement in complex situations.
- Ensure statutory duties are met within required timescales and performance targets.
- Support, supervise and line manage staff where required.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education and community services.
- Lead on complex decision-making and contribute to service development.
Essential Knowledge and Experience
- Extensive experience in social work practice, particularly within Transitions and Preparation for Adulthood services.
- Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and relevant statutory guidance.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of:
- Transitions from Children's to Adult Services.
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Community DoLS.
- SEND legislation and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Completion of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Checklists and supporting assessments.
- Working in partnership with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and health colleagues.
- Experience of working with young people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and/or complex health needs.
- Ability to prioritise competing demands, manage workloads effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
- Excellent assessment, analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Hours
- 36 Hour Week
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Perkbox Benefits
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services
- Travel Support
- Trade Union Membership