Social Worker

Tameside Council; Tameside; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Transfer of Care Integrated Team (TOCIT) based at Tameside General Hospital. You will lead on supporting adults to live well at home, manage a caseload, and work within a supportive, transforming service.

The role offers a permanent contract, 36-hour weeks, and a clear professional development pathway including ongoing supervision and training opportunities. Strong communication and teamwork across services are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective professional relationships with other disciplines and local health and social care services.
• Experience of working with adults and previous employment in a similar position would be desirable.
• You will hold a current valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work use.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and carry out Care Act Assessments and Support Plans.
• Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions.
• Signpost to internal and external services to enhance wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborate with health and social care colleagues to provide coordinated responses for individuals and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adult social care experience

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £41,177 to Scale 34 - £46,579 with a professional bar at Scale 31 - £43,149**

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Tameside General Hospital

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to come and work for Tameside Adult’s Services on the Transfer of Care Integrated Team (TOCIT) based at Tameside General Hospital.

We are looking for a driven Social Worker to join Adult Services. If you are passionate about supporting adults to live well at home, we would love to hear from you.

Tameside is a place that is passionate and committed to improving outcomes and creating a positive experience for individuals and families.

‘Our People Our Place Our Plan’ outlines our aims and aspirations for the area, its people and how we commit to work for everyone, every day.

Tameside adopts a positive working culture; we embrace innovation and encourage performance. We are committed to staff development and provide a wide range of training opportunities in a supportive working environment.

Tameside is proud to offer our social workers

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to invest in your on development and career progression to Social Worker to Senior leadership

Thorough induction and ongoing supervision and support

Manageable caseloads and a supportive team

Employees are encouraged to be involved in the ongoing development of practice

Flexible working

We currently have positions within TOCIT, It’s an exciting time to come and work for us as you will be joining the team at a time of transformation and great investment into services for adults and social work practice.

You will take the lead on supporting adults to live well at home. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team and your work will include managing a caseload, Care Act Assessments, Support Plans, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions and signposting to internal and external services where necessary to enhance wellbeing and independence.

About You

You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to build effective professional relationships with other disciplines and with other local health and social care services to enable a coordinated response to individuals and families.

Here is what one of our current staff members says about working in our Service;

“This is a fast paced and yet rewarding role with a supportive team of Practitioners and Managers alike. I have developed as a Practitioner while at Tameside as well as accessed career progression opportunities, which is great”

IUCT staff member;

“I am lucky to be part of an amazing, supportive and flexible team and I am excited for possible future opportunities and a long career with Tameside.”

If you are committed and would like to be part of our journey, we really want to hear from you.

Experience of working with adults and previous employment in a similar position would be desirable.

About Us

Hear from Joe Kelly, Director of Adults Social Care.

‘’Hello, I’m Joe Kelly, Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside.

‘’’Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I’m extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them.

‘’’I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities.

‘’’By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You’ll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You’ll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care.

‘’’The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents’ lives.’

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

It is essential that you hold a current valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work use.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

Supporting Documents

Social worker job description and person specification