Social Worker - Urgent Community Response Team

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Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Urgent Community Response Team. The role involves making impactful connections for residents and dealing with assessments in adult settings. Successful candidates will have completed the ASYE programme, possess strong communication skills, and have a solid understanding of relevant legislation. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Robust training plan

Personalised development plan

Commitment to wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experienced Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of Social Work intervention and assessment within an Adults statutory setting.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference to people’s first contact with Adult Social Care.
• Work alongside Health colleagues in the Urgent Community Response Service.
• Undertake effective assessments focusing on individual outcomes.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Social Work intervention expertise

Knowledge of legislation

Negotiation and advocacy skills

Strong written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Completed ASYE programme

Job description

Social Worker - Urgent Community Response Team
SO2 (£37,280 - £41,771)
37 hours, Full-Time
Permanent
Fred Perry House, Regent House and Community based

Application Deadline: 17 September 2025, 11:59pm
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: 18 September 2025
Interview Date: 2 October 2025
Interview Type: In person interview at Stopford House

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Your Role

We are looking for an Experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker who wants to make a difference to people’s first contact with Adult Social Care and the Urgent Community Response Team.

About You

As an Experienced Social Worker, you will have successfully completed an ASYE programme and be working towards if not already achieved a progressive level within Social Work

• Experienced Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• To have already completed the ASYE programme, with certificate
• Experience of Social Work intervention and assessment within an Adults statutory setting or Health setting.
• Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the post (Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, GDPR).
• Knowledge and application of Strengths based and person-centred working. Incorporating risk management and use of Social Work models and theories.
• Knowledge and understanding of partnership working and the positive impact this brings to people in receipt of services.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Adults and Children, incorporating Statutory Safeguarding and Non-Statutory Safeguarding aspects.
• High level of written and oral communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from all levels within the organisation and community.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage an autonomous diary, prioritising duty and same day response work where required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to that team’s development.
• Demonstrate experience of undertaking effective assessments with strengths-based outcomes, focusing on the individual.
• Understanding of stressful situations, its impact, and effective management techniques.

As a team member, you will work alongside Health colleagues to shape, develop and evaluate our effectiveness as an Urgent Community Response Service. We are committed to investing in our team members through regular Social Work supervision, peer support, we offer a robust training plan and a personalised development plan.

About Us

Stockport’s Adult Social Care’s vision is to help the people of Stockport live their best lives possible through promoting independence; working with our partners; and empowering our staff to provide high quality support for residents that is appropriate for their need. This vacancy has a direct link to our Front Door Team, which is a key and valued service within Adult Social Care’ Operating Model.

The overall team consists of Social Workers, Social Care Officers, Referral and Information Officers and Occupational Therapists. Together we are the first point of contact for residents and professionals who need advice and support from a range of services, agencies or community offers. The team works closely with partners such as NWAS, GMP, Stockport Family and ASC teams to triage and prioritise referrals to ensure people receive a timely and appropriate response to their enquiry.

You will be joining a service area where strong collaborative relationships already exist between partners such as Stockport Foundation Trust, Stockport Homes, the Police, Drug and Alcohol Team and Third Party Community Services.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

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If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Joanna Sheridan on 07866 999862 for an informal discussion.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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