Qualified Practitioner - Transitional Safeguarding (PACT Team, Adult Social Care)

Overview

In this role you will join the Adult Social Care Team (PACT) to support young adults moving into adulthood who may engage less readily with services. You will work with a small caseload to build trust, assess needs, and create person-centred risk management plans. Using trauma‑informed, strengths‑based practice, you help reduce risks and promote safer, more independent futures. This is a mission‑driven opportunity to shape transitional safeguarding within a high‑performing council that values collaboration and early intervention. You will work closely with partners to respond quickly to crises and drive meaningful outcomes for vulnerable adults.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual leave 30 days (rising with service)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP helpline
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential)
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Onsite gym at Shute End, Wokingham

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young adults who may find it difficult to engage with services
• Assess needs and develop practical, person-centred support and risk management plans
• Identify and manage risks, including exploitation, homelessness, criminalisation and other safeguarding concerns
• Support safeguarding work, including Mental Capacity assessments and Section 42 enquiries where appropriate
• Work with other services and professionals to provide joined-up support that helps people stay safe and build greater independence

Key requirements

• Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or other relevant statutory/partner background with experience supporting young adults with safeguarding needs
• At least one year’s relevant experience in Adult or Children’s Social Care or with young adults with complex needs in a statutory setting
• Experience of assessing complex needs, managing risk and developing support/intervention plans
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, especially with reluctant service users
• Knowledge of relevant legal/policy framework and commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice
• Full driving licence and access to a car for work
• Experience of working with young adults moving into adulthood or exploitation is advantageous

• Patience
• Persistence
• Strong communication skills
• Mental Capacity assessments
• Section 42 enquiries
• Risk assessment and management

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