Social Worker, YAT/Transitions Team, West Midlands

Social Worker, YAT/Transitions Team, West Midlands

Role Overview:
Pertemps is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join the Young Adults & Transitions (YAT) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly restructured Adult Social Care team, supporting young adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism as they transition into adult services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments and create support plans for individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Physical Disabilities.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interest Decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams, carers, and external agencies to deliver person-centred care.
• Carry out Safeguarding Investigations in line with adult safeguarding procedures.
• Apply knowledge of key legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, and Community DoLS/LPS.
• Support individuals with profound and complex needs to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in Adult Social Care with a focus on Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of service users and partner agencies.
• Excellent assessment, safeguarding, and case management skills.
• Flexible, committed, and motivated to deliver high-quality social work practice.

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information


This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more

 
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager