Job summary
Salary: £42,852 - £44,904 (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
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Join our Learning Disabilities & Autism Service (Moving On Service) and play a vital role in shaping the future of young people with learning disabilities and autism as they transition into adulthood.
You will work across both children's and adult services, ensuring a smooth, positive start for individuals on their adult journey.
We prioritise your wellbeing by offering a supportive work environment, flexible working arrangements and clear career progression paths.
You will benefit from a robust induction programme, access to a range of training and peer support sessions, ensuring you continue to develop your skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
As an Experienced Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload, conducting Care Act Needs Assessments using strength-based, person-centred approaches.
You will work closely with colleagues from health, education and partner agencies to support young people and their families, always promoting independence and the least restrictive practices.
With a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience, a DipSW or equivalent qualification, and Social Work England registration, youll be equipped to help individuals live as independently as possible.
This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in the community while advancing your career in a forward-thinking, supportive team.
Join us to make a difference in the lives of young people while growing in a dynamic and evolving service.
This position comes with a 7.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best.
We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
For more details, please contact Laura Roberts, LDAS Service Manager, at laura.roberts@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 770 372.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Transitions service works with people aged 17-25 to support people to move into adult services.
This will include people are part of the transitional safeguarding cohort who require additional
support to move into adult services.
Young people will remain with childrens social care until they turn 18. The people open to the
transitions team will have a named worker.
The transitions service staff will work alongside the childrens worker to build a relationship with the
young person and ensure that there is smooth handover between services.
The transitions service can start to assess people under adult social care legislation and plan for
what support is needed so that when they turn 18 the appropriate support will be in place. When people turn 25, they will move into the appropriate adult social care team should they still
require ongoing support. This will require close liaison between the transitions service and adult
social care.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To undertake Care Act Assessment use strength-based and person-centred social work approaches
with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/or services with customers in order to
assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual
potential.
To be the primary worker with case responsibility for people who are allocated to the Transitions
service, promoting independence and ensuring that the eligible Care Act needs of individuals are
met.
Take an active role in the team, being open to constructive feedback and continuing professional
development.
Take responsibility, alongside the team, for regularly reviewing and revising plans to ensure
promoting independence and least restrictive practices are being implemented successfully.
Support the team to establish and build good relationships across directorates and with partners.
Liaise effectively with social care practitioners and transitions co-ordinator to ensure a joined-up
approach.
To be responsible for the day-to-day interpretation of and implementation of statutory duties and
departmental policy and procedures in the provision of services to children, young people and
vulnerable adults.
To carry out regular reviews of individual plans, record outcomes and formulate revised plans which
are outcome focused.
Provide support and guidance to the wider team on case management, promoting least restrictive
approaches.
Professional supervision, training and effective relationship development with Level 2 social workers
and social care practitioners and transitions co-ordinator.
To work proactively and in partnership with colleagues and other agencies to plan and deliver
coordinated services which deliver high quality outcomes.
Utilise understanding of individual needs to devise and propose innovative solutions to ensure
needs are met.
To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information / assessment activity onto the Social Care
records database and Transitions database.
To have a well-developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for individuals
and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately.
To identify where children or vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the
Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures.
To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs
against eligibility criteria.
To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up
to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the
Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers
accordingly.
To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the
Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners
and agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Transitions service works with people aged 17-25 to support people to move into adult services.
This will include people are part of the transitional safeguarding cohort who require additional
support to move into adult services.
Young people will remain with childrens social care until they turn 18. The people open to the
transitions team will have a named worker.
The transitions service staff will work alongside the childrens worker to build a relationship with the
young person and ensure that there is smooth handover between services.
The transitions service can start to assess people under adult social care legislation and plan for
what support is needed so that when they turn 18 the appropriate support will be in place. When people turn 25, they will move into the appropriate adult social care team should they still
require ongoing support. This will require close liaison between the transitions service and adult
social care.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To undertake Care Act Assessment use strength-based and person-centred social work approaches
with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/or services with customers in order to
assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual
potential.
To be the primary worker with case responsibility for people who are allocated to the Transitions
service, promoting independence and ensuring that the eligible Care Act needs of individuals are
met.
Take an active role in the team, being open to constructive feedback and continuing professional
development.
Take responsibility, alongside the team, for regularly reviewing and revising plans to ensure
promoting independence and least restrictive practices are being implemented successfully.
Support the team to establish and build good relationships across directorates and with partners.
Liaise effectively with social care practitioners and transitions co-ordinator to ensure a joined-up
approach.
To be responsible for the day-to-day interpretation of and implementation of statutory duties and
departmental policy and procedures in the provision of services to children, young people and
vulnerable adults.
To carry out regular reviews of individual plans, record outcomes and formulate revised plans which
are outcome focused.
Provide support and guidance to the wider team on case management, promoting least restrictive
approaches.
Professional supervision, training and effective relationship development with Level 2 social workers
and social care practitioners and transitions co-ordinator.
To work proactively and in partnership with colleagues and other agencies to plan and deliver
coordinated services which deliver high quality outcomes.
Utilise understanding of individual needs to devise and propose innovative solutions to ensure
needs are met.
To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information / assessment activity onto the Social Care
records database and Transitions database.
To have a well-developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for individuals
and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately.
To identify where children or vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the
Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures.
To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs
against eligibility criteria.
To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up
to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the
Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers
accordingly.
To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the
Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners
and agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development and SWE registration.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, children and vulnerable adults.
Experience
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, children and vulnerable adults.
- Evidence of giving informal supervision.
- Demonstrable commitment to practice development through self-reflection.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
- Good IT skills and a proven ability to keep accurate records.
- 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.
- Ability to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations.
- Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
- Fully fluent in English.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, SEND.
- Evidence of giving formal supervision and appraisal.
- Experience in development and/or implementation of social care policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development and SWE registration.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, children and vulnerable adults.
Experience
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, children and vulnerable adults.
- Evidence of giving informal supervision.
- Demonstrable commitment to practice development through self-reflection.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
- Good IT skills and a proven ability to keep accurate records.
- 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.
- Ability to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations.
- Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
- Fully fluent in English.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, SEND.
- Evidence of giving formal supervision and appraisal.
- Experience in development and/or implementation of social care policies.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
