Job Description

Job Title: Preparation for Adulthood, Social Worker.

Location: Dorchester

Contract Type: Temporary, FT.

Salary: 35.00 per hour (UMBRELLA)

Type: Hybrid/Remote working

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role/Responsibilities:

This is an opportunity to join Birth to Settled Adulthood Service, working with young people and their families to support them as they approach adulthood.

You will be part of a full-time team working 37 hours, in a strength based multi-disciplinary way across health, social care, SEND and education. The role has a focus on preparation for adulthood from the age of 14 to 25 years. You will be completing Care Act assessments and care and support plans for young people along with other associated activities, such as completing MCA assessments/ Best interest meetings.

You will also take a role in supporting colleagues with all aspects of preparation for adulthood work such as developing independence across all ages. You will be part of a peer group of professionals who are committed to proactively supporting Dorset young people and their families to achieve a smooth transition in a prepared and informed way without any gaps.

This role will cover West Dorset. Your base can be agreed depending on where you live and what works for you with an opportunity to combine with working from home.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• 2 years post qualified experience within the UK (ideally)
• Knowledge and practice experience of Adult Legislation.
• Strong understanding of the needs of children and young people with SEND and disabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and partners.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.