Senior Social Worker

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Whats the role

Join Our Transitions Team Empower Young Adults to Thrive

Senior Social Worker Transition Team (Ages 1825)

Are you passionate about supporting young people as they move into adulthood Were looking for skilled and motivated Senior Social Workers to join ourTransitions Team where youll play a vital role in helping young adults with disabilities navigate the journey from childrens to adult services.

We are seeking to recruit senior social workers who is a qualified social worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience demonstrate exceptional assessment and intervention skills and be committed to promoting best practices within social work. This role will involve providing expert guidance and support to colleagues as well as holding a varied case load including complex cases and contributing to service development. Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body. Applicants must be willing to undertake practice educator training.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by delivering high-quality strengths-based social work that promotes independence inclusion and wellbeing.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Leading the assessment and planning process for young people aged 1825 with disabilities ensuring that all interventions are holistic and person-centred.
• Providing expert advice and consultation to team members supporting them with complex cases and promoting reflective practice.
• Championing multi-agency working by collaborating closely with families education providers health professionals and partner agencies to achieve seamless transitions.
• Ensuring robust application of legal frameworks such as the Care Act Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation and providing guidance to less experienced staff on these areas.
• Taking a lead role in navigating Continuing Health Care (CHC) processes advocating for the best outcomes and supporting the professional development of colleagues in this area.
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives sharing best practice and supporting the development of policies and procedures within the Transitions Team.

What Were Looking For:

• Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England musthave passed AYSE.
• Professionals seeking to advance their careers as senior social workers and broaden their expertise.
• A strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young adults with disabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation policies and best practices in adult social care and transitions.
• Excellent communication assessment and crisis management skills.
• A collaborative person-centered approach with a commitment to empowering young people and their families.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a forward-thinking supportive team that values innovation and inclusion.
• Access to continuous professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A chance to shape the future of transitions services and make a real difference in young peoples lives.

Whats in it for you

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• flexible working and family-friendly policies
• season ticket and bicycle loans
• local subsidised gym memberships
• supportive staff networks.

If youre ready to bring your expertise and passion to a role that supports young people at a pivotal stage in their lives wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build brighter futures for young adults with disabilities.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House Catford London SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England musthave passed AYSE
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Please Note: we are only accepting applications from qualified social workers who have successfully passed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact

• Hazel Ashworth HoS AWLD Autism Transitions Deprivation of Liberty @ Direct Line: 0
• Caprice Corbin Lead Operational Manager Transitions -@ line:

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

50175 to 52269 per annum (SSW / SCP 35-37)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please emailJobsAndSkills@ an advisor will be in touch with you.

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