Community Engagement Worker 18-25 – Manchester – Transitions Team

Liquid Personnel; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services agency is looking for a Community Engagement Worker (18-25) in Manchester. This role involves supporting young adults in accessing mental health services and building therapeutic relationships. Ideal candidates are qualified social workers with experience in care support and knowledge of relevant legislation. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and various benefits, including training access and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Training and CPD portal access

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with care and support needs in young people or adults.
• Familiarity with Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989/2004.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998.

Responsibilities

• Build therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Provide psychologically informed interventions.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources.

Skills

Person-centered recovery approach

Intervention skills

Relationship building

Education

Qualified social worker

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Community Engagement Worker 18-25 – Manchester – Transitions Team, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is offering a dynamic role within the Transitions Planning Team, which provides a flexible hybrid working arrangement with a 2/3 day split that adjusts according to caseloads and meetings. This dedicated team focuses on aiding young adults in their transition to adulthood, collaborating with key individuals in their lives and interfacing with statutory services in health, education, children’s social care, and the voluntary sector. The core mission is to empower these youths as they navigate a period marked by celebration, change, choice, decision-making, and challenges. As a Community Engagement Worker, your essential contribution will be to support clients aged 18-25 in accessing mental health services, thereby playing a crucial role in their developmental journey.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building therapeutic relationships with clients using a person-centered recovery approach.
• Providing psychologically informed interventions.
• Collaborating with the Core Locality Multi-Disciplinary Team and appropriate intensive Pathways to support clients in developing their recovery plans and promoting personal responsibility.
• Assisting clients in accessing local community resources and statutory services.
• Acting as the named key-worker for a number of clients.
• Facilitating group work under the supervision of senior staff and participating in other clinical activities as required.

Qualifications and Experience

We are ideally seeking a qualified social worker with the following attributes:

• Experience working with young people or adults with care and support needs.
• A person-centered and strengths-based approach to practice.
• Previous experience working with young people with learning disabilities.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989/2004, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Children and Families Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, and Human Rights Act 1998.

Twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies

Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal

Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge

Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*

“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *