Social Worker
| Posting date: | 29 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 10, £37,955 to £40,787 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £23,080.74 to £24,802.91) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2026 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2026_1857 |
Summary
22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.
The Adult Social Care Transition Team are seeking to appoint a dedicated part time qualified Social Worker to be part of our dynamic, supportive and fun team.
We are a group of passionate and motivated staff, who support young people with additional needs as they move from children’s services through to Adult Social Care, ensuring a smooth and person-centred transition into adulthood.
This transition can be an exciting time with lots of new opportunities, but equally it can also be a worrying time for young people, when they move on from familiar people and places and the role of the transition social worker is paramount.
About the role
As part of the Transition Team, you will work with young people aged 14-25, their families, carers, and other partner agencies to assess needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services that promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
You will play a key role in helping individuals navigate important life changes, while ensuring compliance with relevance legislation such as the Care Act 2014.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews
Develop and implement person centred care and support plans
Work collaboratively with education, health, and children’s services colleagues
Support safeguarding responsibilities where required
Promote independence, choice and inclusion for young adults
What we offer
Fun and supportive team environment
Meaningful work making a real difference to young peoples lives
Agile working; home based and County Hall as required
If you are passionate about supporting young people through key life transitions, are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, and want to be part of a committed team, we would love to hear from you!
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.
The Adult Social Care Transition Team are seeking to appoint a dedicated part time qualified Social Worker to be part of our dynamic, supportive and fun team.
We are a group of passionate and motivated staff, who support young people with additional needs as they move from children’s services through to Adult Social Care, ensuring a smooth and person-centred transition into adulthood.
This transition can be an exciting time with lots of new opportunities, but equally it can also be a worrying time for young people, when they move on from familiar people and places and the role of the transition social worker is paramount.
About the role
As part of the Transition Team, you will work with young people aged 14-25, their families, carers, and other partner agencies to assess needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services that promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
You will play a key role in helping individuals navigate important life changes, while ensuring compliance with relevance legislation such as the Care Act 2014.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews
Develop and implement person centred care and support plans
Work collaboratively with education, health, and children’s services colleagues
Support safeguarding responsibilities where required
Promote independence, choice and inclusion for young adults
What we offer
Fun and supportive team environment
Meaningful work making a real difference to young peoples lives
Agile working; home based and County Hall as required
If you are passionate about supporting young people through key life transitions, are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, and want to be part of a committed team, we would love to hear from you!
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