Experienced Social Worker - Early Adulthood Team

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Stockport is looking for an Experienced Social Worker for their Early Adulthood Team. The role requires advanced practice in social work with young adults aged 14-25, focusing on promoting independence. Candidates should be registered with Social Work England and have strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with expected office-based duties and competitive pay. The deadline for applications is January 22, 2026.

Benefits

Essential Car User allowance

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Required advanced knowledge of legislation and practice guidance.
• Proven experience of working within statutory settings.
• Desirable experience of mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and prepare young adults for adulthood.
• Provide person-centered social work practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and partners.

Skills

Registered with Social Work England

Advanced social work practice with adults

Organisational and administrative skills

High level of communication skills

Ability to manage resources

Education

BIA, AHMP or Practice Educator qualification

Job description

Experienced Social Worker – Early Adulthood Team

Location: Stockport, SK1 3XE

Pay: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 07/02/2026

About this job

Early Adulthood Team SO3 (39,862 £45,091) – role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance of up to £963 per annum. 37 hours, full‑time, permanent hybrid: Stopford House and homeworking (expected office based for duty and team meetings approx. 2 days per week, and 1 day for visits across the borough). Application deadline: 22nd January 2026, 11:59 pm. We may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisting date: 26th January 2026
Interview date: 9th February 2026
Interview type: Face to face

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Your role

The Adult social care Early Adulthood Team is looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker who is committed to working with young adults in line with the Care Act to promote independence and prepare them for adulthood. The post holder will provide strengths‑based, person‑centred, legally compliant statutory social work practice with young people aged 14‑25 years and their families.

About you

• Registered with Social Work England
• Advanced social work practice with adults in a statutory setting
• Advanced knowledge and ability to apply legislation, regulations and practice guidance relevant to the post; application of evidence‑informed practice
• Organisational, administrative and prioritisation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, families and partners
• Proven experience of working in a strengths‑based way and undertaking positive and proportional risks within the human rights framework
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children, including complex cases; who takes a family approach
• High level of written and oral communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from all levels within the organisation and community
• Ability to work and support others relationally, including negotiation, influencing and advocacy skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with the people of Stockport
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Ability to manage resources and demands effectively, ensuring value for money
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to team development
• Hold or commit to work towards a BIA, AHMP or Practice Educator qualification within the first year
• Desirable experience of supporting or mentoring students and newly qualified social workers

About the team

The Early Adulthood team is a specialist unit within Adult Social Care working across the borough to support young people 14‑25 years and their families with a focus on preparing them for adulthood. We liaise closely with Children’s social care teams, including children with disabilities, safeguarding and leaving care teams. We work within the legal frameworks of the Care Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) legislation to undertake holistic assessments to identify and support young people into adulthood. We collaborate with education, health, housing and provider services and are committed to the council’s vision of one heart, one mind, one Stockport and an ethos of promoting the glorious ordinary lives of all our residents.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Jo‑anne Robinson on 0161 474 3868 or by email at jo‑[e-mail] for an informal discussion.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel.

As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for assessment if you meet both the scheme criteria and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We want our employees to have a good work‑life balance and in many job roles we offer a range of flexible/hybrid arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from and develop our workforce.