Social Worker

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bury Council invites applications for a Social Worker in the ASC Mental Health Team. You will help residents in Bury, applying a strengths-based approach to empower independence and support carers, with a focus on statutory duties under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

The role emphasises teamwork, ongoing professional development, and commitment to safeguarding and rights-based practice within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in adult social care with a strengths-based approach.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks: Care Act, Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Collaborate with health colleagues and other professionals to promote independence and rights.
• Support residents in Bury and their carers to live independently with appropriate care and support.

Skills

Empathetic listening

Organised

Team player

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Team: ASC Mental Health Team

We are looking to recruit forward-thinking Social Workers with a passion for mental health and a strengths-based approach.

About the role

The Social Care Team in the Mental health Team consists of Social Care Officers and Social Workers. We are co-located with our health colleagues within the local Community, and we work with the residents of Bury and their carers to promote the independence, rights and risks, and empower them to live a positive and fulfilling life.

We have a commitment towards staff, ensuring they feel supported in their role. As a result, we have regular team meetings, staff one-to-ones, peer reflective supervision and encourage continuing professional development and training.

We focus on how people can be supported by the strengths they have in themselves, their network of support from family, friends and their local communities. Where care and support is required, we work to ensure that this reflects the individual’s assessed needs and strengths, while promoting their independence, choice and control.

You will be expected to undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act. To undertake duties expected of Social Workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and in accordance with the specific job description attached. Our Let’s Do It Strategy sets out a clear vision for Bury 2030, to work together and for improved outcomes for all.

Our commitment to you

• A working environment that is supportive and rewarding, where professional curiosity is actively encouraged, while working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do.
• Great training and development options for all roles. We have a supportive management team which encourages critical reflection/supervision and structured progression routes for Social Workers from ASYE to Advanced Practitioners.
• Working in partnership with a wide range of professionals from a variety of health and social care backgrounds. Working with partners from across the borough we will support strengths-based, outcome focused interventions.
• In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees; a generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements. Local Government Pension scheme and payment of Social Work England registration fees will be included.

What we want from you

• Person centred and compassionate, you’ll possess excellent listening skills, be highly organised and a team player.
• Passionate about social work and working with adults in a strengths-based way to meet their care and support needs in order to live as independently as possible.
• An in-depth understanding of the legal frameworks relevant to Adult Social Work.
• Social Work England registration.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Level 2 - Qualified £40,444 - £42,123

Level 3 - Experienced £43,149 - £45,529

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.