Adult Social Worker in Liverpool, Merseyside

Adult Social Worker – Preparing for Adulthood Team

Job Overview

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Preparing for Adulthood Team in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Social Worker to support young people with disabilities and additional needs as they transition from Children's Social Care into Adult Social Care.

You will play a key role in helping young people and their families prepare for adulthood, promoting independence, choice and control, and ensuring they receive the appropriate care and support to achieve positive outcomes.

Working collaboratively with families, carers, education providers, health professionals and other partner agencies, you will undertake statutory assessments and develop person-centred transition plans that reflect each young person's individual needs, wishes and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people with disabilities and additional needs transitioning from Children's Services into Adult Social Care.

• Undertake comprehensive Care Act assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and appropriate support arrangements.

• Develop personalised care and support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and apply Best Interest principles in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.

• Undertake Carer's Assessments and provide appropriate advice and support to families and carers.

• Contribute social care advice and assessments to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Work collaboratively with education, health and social care professionals to ensure effective transition planning.

• Undertake Section 42 safeguarding enquiries where appropriate, ensuring concerns are thoroughly assessed and addressed.

• Prepare reports, statements and applications to the Court of Protection where required.

• Support young people, families and carers through what can be a challenging period of transition, ensuring their views and wishes remain central to decision-making.

About You

You will be an experienced and committed Adult Social Worker with a strong understanding of statutory social care responsibilities and experience supporting young people with disabilities and complex needs.

You will have the ability to work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary professionals, demonstrating a person-centred approach while balancing risk, safeguarding and the promotion of independence.

You should be confident undertaking complex assessments, applying relevant legislation and making sound professional judgements in challenging situations.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

• Previous experience within Adult Social Care.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Experience undertaking Care Act assessments, care planning and reviews.

• Understanding of transition planning from Children's Services into Adult Social Care.

• Experience supporting young people with disabilities and additional needs would be highly beneficial.

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, including Section 42 enquiries.

• Ability to work effectively with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills.

Contract & Salary

• Location: Liverpool

• Team: Adult Social Care – Preparing for Adulthood Team

• Job Type: Locum

• Salary: Negotiable

• Contract Length: To be confirmed

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for your next opportunity and have a passion for supporting young people with disabilities to achieve positive outcomes as they transition into adulthood, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today using the form on the page.