Qualified Social Worker - Adults Referral and Assessment

Pertemps; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager for a Qualified Social Worker role in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will lead the Referral and Assessment team, manage a caseload, and ensure effective, person-centred social care services. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and have experience working with vulnerable groups. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make a positive impact on service users.

Benefits

Dedicated support

Easy registration

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in Adult Social Care.
• Over 4 years qualified experience required.
• Good understanding of legislation including the Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks, protection needs, and social care requirements.
• Manage a caseload effectively.
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity.

Skills

Experience working with children and families

Creative and flexible approach

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent mediation and negotiation skills

Knowledge of Child Protection legislation

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Assistant Team Manager

Qualified Social Worker

Adults Referral and Assessment

Location: Greater Manchester

Pay rate: £40 per hour

Are you a Qualified Social Worker looking for a new opportunity within Adults Referral and Assessment? We are currently working with a local authority in Greater Manchester seeking an experienced social work Assistant Team Manager to lead their Referral and Assessment team. Candidates must have prior experience in Adult Social Care and a good understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, and Mental Health Act. You will be supported by an experienced team manager.

The client has a strong, positive culture in this North West local authority, offering regular supervision and group reflective sessions.

In this role, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services, making assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, and establishing relationships with service users and agencies to meet their needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes, striving to provide the best for children and supporting families to thrive, while ensuring protection for the most vulnerable and maintaining efficiency.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experience working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with children and families
• High-quality service commitment
• Experience working in multidisciplinary, interagency teams
• Over 4 years qualified

Key responsibilities:

• Assess risks, protection needs, and social care requirements
• Manage a caseload
• Use specialist communication skills for optimal outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

This is an agency post with Pertemps, offering dedicated support, easy registration, referral incentives, compliance management, reliable payroll, and more.

The role is ideally suited for those traveling from Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Trafford, Ashton under Lyne, Macclesfield, Warrington, Wigan, Huddersfield, St Helens, Widnes, Altrincham, Middleton, Urmston, Irlam, Stretford, Eccles, Salford, Stockport, Longsight, Bradford, Chester, Runcorn, Wirral, Rochdale, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Cheadle, Leigh, Blackburn, Preston, Partington, Manchester, Openshaw, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Tameside, Birkenhead, Wythenshawe, Leeds, York, Wakefield, Normanton, Pontefract, Keighley, Shipley, Batley, Bingley, Otley, Halifax, Burnley, Sheffield, Rotherham, Castleford, and Doncaster.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment, Children in Need, Child Protection, EHCP, AMHP, children in care, Vulnerable People, and more.

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