Social Worker x 2 - Central Team

Service Care; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Flexible working arrangements

Regular professional supervision

Supportive, diverse team

Opportunity to impact local community

Job summary

Service Care is seeking two experienced Social Workers to join the Central Neighbourhood Team in Sale Waterside. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, safeguarding, and coordinating support for adults with complex needs in a busy community setting.

Candidates will work under the Council’s reshaping policies, handle a varied caseload, and participate in a duty rota for urgent cases. This temporary position offers flexible working and professional supervision within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience of adult social care assessments and safeguarding processes.
• Ability to develop outcome-focused intervention plans.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, person-centred assessments for adults.
• Develop tailored intervention plans based on strengths and outcomes.
• Manage safeguarding enquiries in line with policy and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Contribute to duty rota for crisis intervention.
• Secure funding and resources to support service users.

Skills

Social work experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessment skills

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker x 2 - Central Team

Are you an experienced and motivated Social Worker looking for an exciting temporary opportunity to make a real difference within a busy community team? Our client Council is seeking two dedicated Social Workers to join their Central Neighbourhood Team at Sale Waterside. This contract position offers a rewarding chance to work with adults in various challenging circumstances, such as long-term conditions, risk management, hoarding, dementia, and substance abuse issues.

About the Role: Social Worker in the Central Team

As a Social Worker in this role, you will primarily focus on conducting comprehensive, outcomes-focused, and strength-based assessments. You will work with adults across different situations, developing tailored intervention plans and securing necessary funding in line with our client Reshaping Policy. Your responsibilities include responding swiftly to safeguarding enquiries, ensuring compliance with the Care Act and local procedures, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and local health and social care services.

A key aspect of the Social Worker position involves engaging in preventative conversations, promoting positive outcomes for clients, and handling a diverse caseload. You will need excellent organisational skills to balance your workload and contribute to a duty rota responding to urgent needs. Building strong, professional relationships is essential to deliver coordinated and effective support for vulnerable adults.

Candidate Responsibilities as a Social Worker

• Conducting thorough, person-centred assessments
• Developing tailored intervention plans based on strengths and outcomes
• Managing urgent safeguarding enquiries in line with legal and local policy
• Building effective relationships with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
• Contributing to a duty rota for crisis intervention
• Securing funding and resources to support service users
• Supporting continuous service improvement through professional practice

Benefits of Being a Social Worker at our client Council

• Competitive pay rate (please inquire for exact figures)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular professional supervision and support
• Opportunity to work within a motivated, diverse team
• Chance to make an impactful difference within the local community
• Contract length: 2 weeks (with potential for extension)