Grade: H scp 27 £22,932 to I scp 35 £27,685Contract: Fixed Term, 12 monthsEssential Requirement: Full Driving LicenceEssential Qualification: CQSW/DIPSW/SW Degree or equivalent and HCPC RegisteredHours: 22.2, Wednesday to FridayInterview date: 19/06/2026For further information about this role, contact: sine.hall@bolton.gov.uk
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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The Role
£22,932 – £27,685, pay award pending. An exciting opportunity has arisen in Bolton to join the Transition team working with young people age 14‑25 with special education needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will work with both Children and Adult services to ensure a smooth transition for young people in preparing them for adulthood.
The social worker will be responsible for discharging duties in accordance with the Care Act 2014, undertaking holistic assessments, and developing transition plans that will inform the appropriate future pathway and support for the young person. The role also involves identifying and completing assessments of informal carers.
Covering Letter Instructions
When applying, please answer the following questions in your covering letter:
- Demonstrate ability to work with service users to ensure they can make informed decisions about their needs in accordance with statutory frameworks and local policies.
- Ability to identify and assess need, options and urgency of situation, and to plan and implement action to meet this.
- Identify, assess and manage risk to service users whilst balancing their rights and responsibilities.
About You
We are looking to recruit a qualified social worker who is enthusiastic, motivated, and has a passion for working with young people with disabilities. The candidate should understand their needs, current and future aspirations, and support them in preparing for adulthood.
Ability to communicate, develop, maintain and improve relationships while working in collaboration with young people, their families, and key partners.
Work with commissioners alongside the Deputy/Team manager to develop the market and ensure sufficient, effective, and high‑quality provision in the local area.
Benefits
- Discounts to a range of services and products.
- Exclusive gym membership prices.
- Salary sacrifice schemes.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Flexible work opportunities.
- Access to a Pension Scheme.
- Employee wellbeing and support services.
Legal and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance is required. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional on satisfactory clearances. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us; it will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of any offence.
This post is a designated customer‑facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.
Contact
For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs. For advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk.
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