Dorchester, Dorset | Hybrid Working
Up to £38 per hour Umbrella
£150 Accommodation Allowance
Social Worker | Preparing for Adulthood | 0-25 Service
Are you confident working across both Children's and Adults Social Care?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join Dorset's Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service, supporting children and young people aged 0-25 as they prepare for adulthood.
Sitting across the traditional divide between Children's and Adults Services, this role would particularly suit someone with experience in Children with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, SEND, Transitions or Preparing for Adulthood.
You'll work with young people with autism, learning disabilities, SEND and complex needs, including those at risk of mental health hospital admission.
What you'll be doing
- Managing a caseload of children and young people on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR)
- Acting as a key point of contact for young people, families and carers
- Supporting young people through Preparing for Adulthood and transition
- Developing and coordinating person‑centred support plans
- Working closely with Occupational Therapists, NHS teams, education and other social care professionals
- Contributing to Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs)
- Supporting hospital admission avoidance and discharge planning
- Completing assessments, care planning and risk management
- Providing updates at DSR meetings and multi‑agency forums
- Ensuring joined‑up support across Children's and Adults Services
Who are we looking for?
You could come from either Children's or Adults Social Care, but you'll need to be comfortable working across both disciplines and supporting young people through transition.
You’ll need:
- Social Work England registration
- Minimum 2 years' post-qualified experience
- Experience within Children's and/or Adults Social Care
- Confidence working with young people aged 0-25
- Strong assessment, care planning and risk management skills
- Good knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Experience of multi‑agency working across health, education and social care
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Particularly advantageous experience
- Children with Disabilities Social Work
- Learning Disabilities
- Preparing for Adulthood / Transitions
- Working alongside Occupational Therapists
- Autism, SEND and complex needs
Why consider this role?
Hybrid working
Unique 0-25 service, spanning Children's and Adults Social Care
Specialist work across Learning Disabilities, Autism, SEND and complex needs
Strong multi‑disciplinary working with OTs, health, education and social care
Excellent opportunity to develop specialist Preparing for Adulthood/Transitions experience
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Social Worker | Preparing for Adulthood | Dorset £38ph in Hilton employer: Caritas Recruitment
Caritas Recruitment is an excellent employer for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Located in Southampton, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities. Our commitment to client-centred care ensures that our employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.
