Social Worker-Transitions Team

Location Peterborough
Salary £33.00 - £35.50 per hour
Discipline
 Social Worker
Transitions Team, 


Job description:





The Team Manager in the 14-15 Transitions Team will be part of the 0-25 Service providing all statutory social work services to children, young people / adults and their families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities up to the age of 25. The 0-25 service is made up of two teams which work closely together, the 0-18 team and 14 to 25 transitions team. The 0-25 Teams in Peterborough are busy, lively and interesting and would ideally suit a manager who is proactive and adaptable, and who has a passion for ensuring that children and young people with complex needs in our area receive a positive experience when having their needs met. A Team Manager in the service should be strong and supportive and provide good quality support and guidance. Additionally the service offers a range of opportunities to develop further professionally across the adults, children’s and SEND agendas.

The Teams manage cases through children's and adults safeguarding, Children in need, Court Proceedings and Children Looked After and completes MCA and DOLS Court of Protection work. The service works across all Children's and Adult legislation including the Children Act, the Mental capacity Act, the Care Act and Children and Families Act. The work is complex and interesting. It is varied on a day to day basis and allows for a high level of multi-agency working, creativity and autonomy.

The service would welcome applicants from a varied background in either adult and/or children's social care, as all social work backgrounds and skills are relevant and transferable to the service for those with an interest in developing new skills and knowledge around disability and complex needs.