Social Worker Preparing for Adulthood Team

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 32 - 32

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Qualified Adult Social Worker within the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Team supporting young people aged 1821 transitioning from Childrens to Adult Services.

Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary service supporting adults with learning disabilities autism mental health diagnoses physical disabilities and complex needs.

Responsible for delivering Care Actcompliant strengths-based and trauma-informed practice ensuring positive outcomes independence and wellbeing.

Operating within statutory frameworks including the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act Safeguarding Adults and Court of Protection.

Hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Hackney.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Complete Care Act (2014) assessments reviews and outcome-focused support plans using a strengths-based approach.

Manage a caseload of adults with complex needs ensuring timely assessments interventions and reviews.

Lead and contribute to safeguarding adult enquiries applying Making Safeguarding Personal principles.

Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments Best Interest decisions and contribute to DoLS processes.

Prepare high-quality reports and statements for Court of Protection proceedings and attend hearings when required.

Work collaboratively with Childrens Services Education Health and partner agencies to ensure smooth transitions.

Support young adults and families through transition planning from childrens to adult services.

Provide information advice and signposting to promote independence and prevent escalation of needs.

Develop personalised budgeted and outcomes-focused support plans including use of Direct Payments where appropriate.

Monitor review and evaluate the effectiveness of support plans and commissioned services.

Maintain accurate timely and high-quality case recording in line with local authority standards and KPIs.

Participate in supervision reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Promote equality diversity and inclusion in service delivery and professional practice.

Work flexibly within an integrated health and social care model.

Act as a champion for specific areas of practice where required (e.g. safeguarding MCA transition).

Skills/Experience:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act DoLS and adult safeguarding legislation.

Experience working with young adults transitioning to adult services.

Proven ability to complete complex assessments and manage risk effectively.

Experience of Court of Protection work and legal report writing.

Confident in multi-agency working within integrated health and social care teams.

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities autism mental health needs and complex conditions.

Ability to apply strengths-based person-centred and trauma-informed practice.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong IT skills and experience using electronic case management systems.

Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced local authority environment.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 28/01/2026.

Hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Hackney.

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

Location: London Borough of Hackney.

An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Required Skills:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act DoLS and adult safeguarding legislation. Experience working with young adults transitioning to adult services. Proven ability to complete complex assessments and manage risk effectively. Experience of Court of Protection work and legal report writing. Confident in multi-agency working within integrated health and social care teams. Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities autism mental health needs and complex conditions. Ability to apply strengths-based person-centred and trauma-informed practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong IT skills and experience using electronic case management systems. Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced local authority environment.

Required Education:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England Enhanced DBS check is required.

3-4 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Qualified Adult Social Worker within the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Team supporting young people aged 1821 transitioning from Childrens to Adult Services. Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary service supporting adults with learnin...