Social Worker, Integrated Neighbourhood Team

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Manchester is seeking an experienced Social Worker to support service users and their families. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to assess needs, develop solutions, and maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England, demonstrating a commitment to continuous self-development and diversity.

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Previous experience in a Social Work or similar role is preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment to continuous self-development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with service users and their families.
• Assess and plan service users’ individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with statutory targets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage assigned resources for improved service delivery.

Skills

Relationship management

Complex decision making

Collaboration with stakeholders

Record maintenance

Commitment to diversity

Education

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Working Hours

Working Hours : 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type

Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments

Additional Payments : Essential Car User Allowance

Closing Date

Closing Date : 28 June 2024

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualification : Social Work qualification
• Registration : Social Work England
• Medical Clearance : Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• Driving Licence : You must always hold a full valid driving licence
• Essential Car Documentation : This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
• DBS Clearance : This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Location and Role Overview

This is a Social Work role requiring Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. The Integrated Neighbourhood Team covers Ancoats, Beswick, Clayton and Openshaw. The office is based at Cornerstones Health Centre, 2, Graham Street, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3AA. The role holder would demonstrate ability to :

• Develop and manage a relationship to support service users and their families in line with statutory obligations through complex decision making to allow service users to access improved future opportunities.
• In conjunction with partner agencies and stakeholders, effectively assess and plan service users’ individual needs to ensure positive outcomes for Manchester residents.
• Develop positive and effective solutions in all aspects of service delivery and engagement, focusing on the quality of outcomes for service users.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the service within Manchester City Council and partner organisations.
• Engage with stakeholders in the private and public sectors and across local communities to encourage a collaborative and transparent approach that promotes service users’ needs across a range of existing and new initiatives.
• Efficiently maintain accurate and appropriate records in accordance with statutory targets and City Council, local and national policy and procedures to evidence achievement of service targets and improvements in delivery.
• Roles at this level may be required to manage a range of assigned resources, which may be human, financial or other, to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery. Staff management duties may be either through direct line management of a team (including appraisals, performance management and other duties) or through matrix management of a virtual team of officers.
• Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
• Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.