Social Worker - Preparation for Adulthood Team

We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity to become part of Dorset Council’s innovative Birth to Settled Adulthood Service, dedicated to supporting young people and their families through their journey into adulthood.

About the role:

As part of our strengths-based, multidisciplinary team spanning health, social care, SEND, and education, your role will focus on supporting young people aged 14-25 as they prepare for adult life.

You will:

• engage directly with young people and their families/carers to create personalised Preparation for Adulthood Plans.
• support individuals to build independence and transition confidently into adult responsibilities.
• undertake Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, and participate in Best Interests meetings.
• collaborate closely with colleagues across health, social care, SEND, and education to promote informed decision-making and independence.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who:

• is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• demonstrates curiosity and strong decision-making abilities.
• has relevant experience or transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
• ideally has experience in adult services, although this is not essential.

Why join us?

• work within a dedicated, multidisciplinary team.
• make a tangible difference in young people's lives during critical transition stages.
• develop your skills across both children's and adult services.

This post is fixed term for 12 months.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. 

See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. 

See our adult safeguarding policy. 

You must: 

• have a degree in social work or equivalent 
• be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 
• be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post 

See the children’s social worker framework. 

We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception. 

At Dorset Council we: 

• provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents 
• have ambitious aspirations  
• are excited about our future 
• care about Dorset and all the people who live here 
• know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success 

You will: 

• have access to a range of employee benefits  
• be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed 
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments. 

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our values. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. 

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. 

Find out more about how to apply.