SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER - TRANSITIONS TEAM

Job summary

The Senior Social Worker will manage a caseload of young people aged 14 to 25, facilitating their transition from children's services to adult social care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the Children Act 1989 while coordinating support across education, health, and housing sectors.

Job details

Vacancy Detail View vacancy list Contact us on WhatsApp Senior Social Worker - Transitions Team Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Medway Council to recruit a Senior Social Worker into their Transitions Team. This is a full time permanent role supporting young people as they move from children's services into adulthood, a rewarding area of practice that bridges children's and adults social care. The role Holding a caseload of young people aged 14 to 25 preparing for adulthood Carrying out assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the Children Act 1989 Planning transitions around education, health, housing and independence Working across children's and adults teams and with health partners About You Registered with Social Work England A recognised social work qualification Experience with young people with disabilities or complex needs Confident working across children's and adults legislation The package Salary of £47,435 per year A permanent senior role in a supportive Kent authority If you would like to hear more please get in touch with Pro Social Partners for a confidential conversation. Location: Chatham, Kent | Salary: £47435 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 16/09/2026 Apply for this Vacancy

What you’ll do

The Senior Social Worker will manage a caseload of young people aged 14 to 25, facilitating their transition from children's services to adult social care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the Children Act 1989 while coordinating support across education, health, and housing sectors.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and possess a recognised social work qualification. Experience working with young people with disabilities or complex needs and a strong understanding of both children's and adults' legislation are required.

Listed skills

• independence · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Social Work
• Care Act 2014
• Children Act 1989
• Caseload Management
• Transitions Planning
• Disability Support
• Complex Needs
• Education Planning
• Health Planning
• Housing Planning
• Independence Planning
• Multi-agency Working

Job areas

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector