Social Worker - Transition To Adult Social Services (Mendip) (Adults

Position: Social Worker - Transition To Adult Social Services (Mendip) (Adults)

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Social Worker - Transition To Adult Social Services (Mendip) (Adults)

Transform lives, champion independence & support young people as they move into adulthood.

Build your career. Make a difference. Empower futures.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our Transition to Adult Social Care service, supporting young people as they move from Children’s to Adult services. This is a unique role where your social work values, professional curiosity and relationship-based practice are key to achieving positive, long-term outcomes.

• Location:
  
  Mendip
• Starting salary£37,280rising annually, currently up to £41,777
• Full time, 37 hours per week.
• Ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for their next step
• 30 days annual leave entitlement

Applications are welcomed from experienced Social Workers. Please note, due to current service capacity, we are unable to support Social Workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within this team.

Role Purpose As a Social Worker within the Transition to Adult Social Care team, you will support young people and their families as they prepare for adulthood, ensuring a smooth and person‑centred transition into adult services. You will undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, mental capacity assessments, safeguarding enquiries and Court of Protection work, supporting individuals to live as independently as possible.

This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people, focusing on strengths‑based approaches and enabling positive, long‑term outcomes as they move into adult life.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and their families at a pivotal stage in their lives, this role offers a supportive and innovative environment to grow and develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths‑based Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning, including risk assessment
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments, Safeguarding Enquiries and Court of Protection work
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring plans are personalised, outcome focused, proportionate and reviewed regularly
• Work directly with young people and families, promoting independence and informed decision‑making
• Undertake carers assessments in line with statutory responsibilities
• Respond to referrals and urgent situations as part of a Triage system, including crisis intervention
• Prepare clear, professional assessments and reports to inform decision‑making
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated, person‑centred support
• Contribute to service decision‑making, including care planning and resource allocation
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with legislation and policy

What We’re Looking For – Essential Skills/Experience

We’re looking for social workers who are committed to person‑centred, strengths‑based practice and who are passionate about supporting young people transitioning to adult social care services.

You will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England
• Experience or strong interest in working with adults
• Ability to manage risk and make sound professional decisions
• Strong communication skills, including working with individuals with a range of communication needs
• Ability to work collaboratively across agencies while maintaining a clear social work perspective
• Commitment to promoting independence, dignity and inclusion

About the Team/Service

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transition to Adult Social Care Team and be part of the ongoing My Life My Futures programme; developing your practice within a team that values reflection, learning and development
.

You will join a busy, supportive and experienced Transition team
, which sits within the wider Learning Disabilities service working alongside Social Workers and Adult Social Care Practitioners.

You will work within a collaborative, multi‑agency environment
, building strong relationships with Children’s Social Care, the SEND Team, Education partners, health colleagues and local services

The team focuses on enabling young people to:

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