Social Worker - Transitions Team in Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Title:
Social Worker - Transitions Team

Specialism:
Adult’s Social Care

Location:
Birmingham

Salary:
£31.97 per hour

Type:
Ongoing (Full-time or Part-time)

Social Worker - Transitions Team within Adult's Social Care in Birmingham, earning £31.97 hourly, ongoing. This thrilling opportunity invites you to work full time or part time in Birmingham's vibrant community, facilitating the transition of young people aged 17-25 into adulthood. As a Social Worker in the Transitions Team, you'll be at the forefront of empowering young individuals, contributing positively to their future.

Embrace the excitement of locum work with its flexibility and the chance to enhance your professional experience across diverse settings. Benefit from competitive pay rates like £31.97 hourly, giving you a boost in satisfying your career and financial aspirations.

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid working: To suit your lifestyle with every Tuesday at our Sparkbrook office, offering a dynamic mix of remote and in-person collaboration
• Training and development: Access to ongoing opportunities to expand your skillset and advance your career
• Varied caseload: Ensuring that no two days are the same, enhancing both job satisfaction and personal growth
• Networking opportunities: Within Birmingham's expansive social care sector, providing invaluable connections and industry insights

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of young people aged 17–25, undertaking Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning
• Apply the 3 Conversations Model to deliver person-centred, strengths-based interventions focused on independence and resilience
• Complete mental capacity assessments and contribute to Best Interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act
• Develop and commission care and support packages, including personal budgets and direct payments
• Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings, including EHCP reviews, Section 117 aftercare planning, and Continuing Healthcare processes

Person Specification:

• Degree or equivalent in Social Work (BA/BSc/MA, DipSW or CQSW)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Strong working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010
• Understanding of Safeguarding Adults procedures and statutory guidance
• Familiarity with the Preparing for Adulthood framework
• Familiarity with SEND processes

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey in Birmingham? Known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and welcoming community, Birmingham is the ideal place to live and work. Enjoy the city's diverse culinary scene, bustling arts scene, and an overall invigorating atmosphere. This is more than a job; it’s an adventure into making meaningful impacts in young people's lives. Join us now!

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Apply now to join the Transitions Team in Birmingham and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.