Experienced Social Worker - Transition/ Preparing for Adulthood - CYPDS

Posted 9th Oct, 2023
Location
Camden
Salary/rate
£46,067 – £49,131
Hours
Full-time
Working arrangements
Blended
Contract type
Permanent
Closing date
2nd Jan, 2024
About the role

CYPDS is a social work and social care service for children and young adults with complex and profound disabilities. We work with children, young people and young adults and their families from birth up to the age of 25 providing both statutory and social care support needs.

Within this newly formed role, you will work specifically with young people who are transitioning into adulthood where you will work under the adults social care legislation, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, National Framework for Continuing Health Care, Children and Families Act and will arrange support and care for young adults over the age of 18, and their carers. Carers Assessment will also be part of the role. 

About you

We are looking for a talented, experienced, highly motivated post qualified Social Worker who is keen to progress and share our values of working as one team and finding better and more innovative ways of doing things within CYPDS.

You will need to be a person centred, strengths based and pro-active analytical thinker, with embedded experience of working in an integrated setting with disabled young people and experience of Adult Safeguarding, Mental Capacity assessment, Care act assessments, review, care planning and working with parents in their roles as carers. You will also need to be a strong team worker, who brings ideas for service delivery and in partnership with parents and young people.

You will need to have gained a Diploma in social work or equivalent qualification and hold a current Social Work England registration. Have sound knowledge and experience of working with Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and undertake Carers Assessments.

You will have the ability to undertake appropriate assessments, plan interventions, review and evaluate outcomes, as well as demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the pressures faced by families with disabled children and young people living in socially deprived neighbourhoods.

About Camden

Camden, located in northwest London, is a vibrant and diverse borough known for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and bustling atmosphere.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, vibrant and diverse - at Camden we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4,400 staff, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and we need people who share our values. We recruit for attitude and develop for skills.

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.

We offer our staff:

  • The opportunity to work in a children's service environment rates 'Outstanding' by Ofsted

  • Hybrid Working arrangement

  • A strong Flexible Working Culture

  • Pension enrolment

  • Corporate gym membership

  • A competitive salary

  • Season ticket loans

  • Competitive annual, maternity and paternity leave allowances

  • Cycle to work scheme

All qualified social work staff will receive a reimbursement of the cost of their Social Work England fee.

For more information about this role, please email resourcing@camden.gov.uk