Social Worker (Transition Team)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to in Bolton to join the Transition team working with young people aged 14-25 with special eduction needs and disabilites. The successful candidate will work with both Children and Adult services to ensure a smooth transition for young people in preparing them for adulthood.

This role will be responsible for discharging duties in accordance with the Care Act 2014. Undertaking holistic assessments and developing transition plans that will inform the appropriate future pathway and support for the young person. Furthermore, identifying and providing carers assessments.

We are looking to recruit a qualified social worker, who is enthusiastic and motivated with an interest and passion for working with young people with disabilities, understanding their needs, current and future aspirations, and to support them in preparing for adulthood.

You will have the ability to communicate, develop, maintain and improve relationships working in collaboration with young people, their families and key partners.

You will work with commissioners alongside the Deputy/Team manager to develop the market and ensure there is sufficient, effective and good quality provision in the local area.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.