Young Adults Team Social Worker

Overview

All Age Disability – Permanent

Our Vision for children and young people with SEND:
In Worcestershire we want all children and young people with special educational needs and / or disabilities to be truly seen and respected as individuals and to be the best they can be.

Worcestershire County Council, Young Adults Team Social Worker

Salary: £20,492 - £25,401 per annum

22.5 Hours per Week

Location:

Worcestershire

Team:
Young Adults Team (YAT) All Age Disability – Permanent

The role:

The All Age Disability Area Teams are statutory social work teams, combining the functions of the Children with Disabilities Team and the Young Adults Team to ensure a seamless service through childhood and into adulthood. We work with children and young people with a disability that has a significant impact on their daily lives, by identifying their need and desired outcomes and developing plans with them to ensure that they reach their potential.

We work in partnership with SEND Services to ensure that social care plans and the EHC plan is aligned and focused on good outcomes for the child/ young person or young adult.

For further information please contact:
Joanne Jenkins (jje)

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days after 5 years. If you join without a break, we’ll match your holiday up to 31 days.
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:
  Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Professional Learning & Development: opportunities for learning and development.
• Flexible Working: hybrid working where possible.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS): This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon satisfactory DBS check prior to confirmation. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Final date to receive applications: 23 February 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: TBC

Attached documents: AAD SW JD and PS October