Adult’S Social Worker - Central Neighbourhood Team

Reed; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Manchester is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Central Neighbourhood Team. The role involves assessing needs, collaborating with health professionals, and managing a caseload. Candidates must be qualified Social Workers with experience. Pay is set at £30 per hour, with additional benefits including consultancy support and DBS checks.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free CV building and Interview support

Weekly payroll

CPD contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying social work experience.
• Experience in mental capacity assessments and legal advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assess care and support needs of adults and plan accordingly.
• Lead Best Interest decisions and apply for care authorizations.
• Manage a caseload of adults at risk.

Skills

Assessment skills

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Our Client, Trafford council is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Central Neighbourhood Team.

Fantastic payrate of £30 per hour!

Are you an Adult Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Assess the care and support needs of adults and carers, and plan with them to meet those needs.
• Carry out mental capacity assessments and lead Best Interest decisions when needed.
• Support adults who lack capacity by applying to the Court of Protection for care authorisations.
• Manage a caseload, including adults at risk of harm or neglect.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to complete assessments.
• Collaborate with health professionals, social services, and partner agencies.
• Keep accurate records and manage your workload efficiently, including providing data when needed.
• Advocate for adults to help resolve conflicts and ensure their voices are heard.
• Contribute to projects and working groups to improve services.

Requirements

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!