Trafford Hybrid Adults Social Worker - 2-Week Contract

Service Care; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Regular supervision

Skill development

Meaningful work

Diverse team

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting an Adults Social Worker for Trafford Council on a short-term contract. The role focuses on safeguarding and person-centred support for vulnerable adults, with a hybrid working pattern in Trafford, Sale Waterside area.

You will conduct assessments, develop interventions, manage a caseload, and coordinate with health and social care colleagues. A Level 3 Social Worker and at least 3 years post-qualifying experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience as a social worker.
• Qualified at Level 3 Social Worker status.
• Experience in statutory Adult Social Care services.
• Strong communication and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting social work assessments using a strength-based and person-centred approach.
• Developing tailored interventions to support adults with disabilities, long-term conditions, dementia, drug abuse, hoarding, and alcohol issues.
• Managing a caseload efficiently, balancing priorities within a busy team environment.
• Responding promptly and effectively to safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act and local policies.
• Securing appropriate funding where necessary, in line with Trafford’s Reshaping Policy.
• Building strong relationships with other health and social care professionals to ensure coordinated support.
• Participating in duty rotas to respond to urgent crises and support vulnerable adults in need.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 3 Social Worker status

Job description

Service Care is recruiting an Adults Social Worker for Trafford Council on a short-term contract. The role focuses on safeguarding and person-centred support for vulnerable adults, with a hybrid working pattern in Trafford, Sale Waterside area.

You will conduct assessments, develop interventions, manage a caseload, and coordinate with health and social care colleagues. A Level 3 Social Worker and at least 3 years post-qualifying experience are required.