Adults Social Worker #000A32531

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking two full-time social workers for a Learning Disability Service. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work, statutory experience, and a good understanding of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. This role primarily involves office-based work in Wythenshawe with opportunities for home-based working. Competitive pay rates and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Support from a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Statutory experience in social work required.
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities necessary.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct care act assessments and support planning.
• Perform capacity assessments and best interests assessments.
• Engage in safeguarding practices following policies.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Knowledge of Care Act

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Risk management

Multi-agency working

Education

Degree in Social Work

Professional qualification in social work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

MCC requires 2 full-time social workers in a Learning Disability Service in South Manchester.

We are looking for experienced social workers who have worked with people with learning disabilities, and have knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and best interests assessments, alongside risk management and multi-agency working.

Work is primarily based in the office in Wythenshawe, although home-based working is an option. Duty cover is for one full week, all of which will be office-based. The candidate must have statutory experience and experience working with people with learning disabilities. The casework will include care act assessments, support planning, capacity assessments, best interests, and safeguarding. You are expected to follow our policies and processes.

Essential criteria:

1. Degree in Social Work
2. SWE Registration
3. Right to work within the UK

Additional requirements:

1. A professional qualification in social work
2. Social Work England registration
3. Enhanced DBS/Update service
4. References for the last 5 years of employment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed
• Support and advice from a dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in your preferred geographical area

If you would like to find out more about this role or other opportunities with Semester.co.uk, please click the ‘Apply’ button.