Senior Social Worker - Adults City Wide Care Home Team - Manchester - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable agency seeks a Senior Social Worker in Manchester to join the City Wide Care Home Team. This role offers flexibility and the chance to lead in providing high-quality adult care for those with complex needs. Responsibilities include risk management, safeguarding, and collaboration with stakeholders while mentoring junior staff. With an hourly rate of £32.00, this is an exciting opportunity for impactful work in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Competitive Hourly Rate

Ongoing Professional Development

Varied Casework

Collaborative Networks

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social work, particularly within care home settings.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and decision-making within adult care home pathways.
• Manage a varied caseload with individuals having complex needs.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries ensuring protection planning.

Skills

Strengths-based assessments

Risk management

Decision-making

Supervision and mentoring

Collaborative working

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Adults City Wide Care Home Team

Specialism: Adult Social Work Location: Manchester, UK Salary: £32.00 per hour Contract: Ongoing Locum Schedule: Part Time / Full Time

Take on a rewarding leadership role as a Senior Social Worker within Manchester’s City Wide Care Home Team. This position offers flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on adults with complex needs. With an hourly rate of £32.00 and the option to tailor your work pattern, this is an excellent role for an experienced practitioner looking to influence high-quality adult social care across the city.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Working: Choose the hours that work best for you—perfect for balancing professional and personal commitments.

Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £32.00 per hour, ensuring you are well rewarded for your expertise and dedication.

Ongoing Professional Development: Access continuous training to maintain and enhance your professional skills.

Varied Casework: Build expertise by working across diverse and complex cases, enriching your clinical and statutory practice.

Collaborative Networks: Strengthen your professional network through multidisciplinary collaboration across NHS teams, care homes, and community services.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide expert guidance, risk management, and decision-making within adult care home pathways. You will work collaboratively to support safe, sustainable placements and uphold the rights and wellbeing of adults with complex health and social care needs.

What You Will Do

Undertake strengths-based assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014, promoting independence, wellbeing, and person-centred outcomes.

Manage a complex and varied caseload, including individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and other vulnerabilities.

Lead safeguarding enquiries under Section 42, ensuring robust decision-making and timely protection planning.

Provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring to junior staff, supporting team development and best practice.

Work closely with care home providers, NHS partners, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure high‑quality, sustainable care arrangements.

Fulfil statutory responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legislation including the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and associated guidance.

Maintain accurate, reflective, and timely case records, ensuring all interventions meet statutory timescales and quality standards.

Why Work in Manchester?

Manchester is a thriving cultural and social hub with world‑class music, arts, food, and community spirit. Whether exploring its rich heritage or enjoying vibrant modern living, Manchester offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth. This is a truly inspiring place to advance your social work career while making a meaningful impact on residents’ lives.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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