Social Worker
Trafford Council
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Trafford Council is seeking a Specialist Social Worker (Homelessness) to join the Adults Support & Prevention Hub. You will support adults who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness, using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to improve wellbeing.
Based in Trafford's Housing Options Service, you will work with Adult Social Care and partners to deliver coordinated care, manage complex cases, and drive positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
Competenze
- Hold a recognised Social Work Qualification (CQSW, CSS, DipSW, Degree in Social Work) and be registered with Social Work England.
- Experience delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care to adults with complex needs is desirable.
- Commitment to continuous learning and collaborative service improvement.
Mansioni
- Provide person-centred, strengths-based support to adults with care and support needs.
- Address complex cases and promote independence and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with Adult Social Care and partner agencies for coordinated outcomes.
Conoscenze
Formazione
Descrizione del lavoro
Fixed Term End Date: 12 months fixed term contract
Interview Type: In Person
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
Social Worker Level 3 (Homelessness)
We have an exciting opportunity for a new specialist social worker role within the Adults Support & Prevention Hub. It involves building on our success and bringing new skills, experience and ideas into how we support people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness. As a Specialist Homelessness Social Worker, you will be helping people to address complex needs and improve wellbeing through person-centred, trauma-informed practice. Based within Trafford's Housing Options Service (HOST), the role works closely with Adult Social Care and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support and positive outcomes.
Your approach will reflect our values and behaviours. You will be committed to learning and continuous improvement, working collaboratively with others to deliver high-quality services for people affected, or at risk of homelessness.
You will provide person-centred, strengths-based support to adults with care and support needs, promoting independence and wellbeing. You will manage complex cases while contributing to service improvement, collaborative working, and the delivery of positive outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
You will need to hold a recognised Social Work Qualification (CQSW, CSS, DipSW, Degree in Social Work) and be registered with Social Work England.
An enhanced DBS Check with adults barred list will be required.
You will be required to drive in this role. You will be asked for a copy of your driving license as part of the recruitment process.
You will be required to work outside core hours as we deliver services from 7:00am until 5:30pm.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Andrew Haughton at Andrew.haughton@trafford.gov.uk or on 07483 327 152.
Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world‑class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.
They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work‑life balance:
- Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
- Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
- Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
- Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
- Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
- Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
- Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
- Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
- Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
- Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment and employment privacy notice | Trafford Council privacy notice | Trafford Council
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