JOB-20240819-db742659

Adults Social Worker – Integrated Neighbourhood Team

Job Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: Manchester, UK
Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adults Social Worker to join the Integrated Neighbourhood Team in Manchester.

This ongoing locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £30.00 with the flexibility of part-time or full-time working. You will be delivering high-quality, person-centred social work within a multidisciplinary neighbourhood team, supporting adults with complex needs to live as independently and safely as possible.

This role is ideal for a social worker who enjoys varied, fast-paced frontline practice, multi-agency working, and making a direct impact in the community.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life with a working pattern that suits you.

• Hourly Pay: Earn £30.00 per hour, giving you excellent control over your income and workload.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to keep your practice current and progressive.

• Diverse Caseload: Work with a wide range of adults and needs, ensuring no two days are the same.

• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where learning and support are actively encouraged.

• Locum Flexibility: Benefit from the freedom, variety, and career control that locum work provides.

What You Will Do

• Manage a diverse caseload of adults with complex needs, including older adults, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health needs.

• Complete Care Act assessments and support plans using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

• Lead and contribute to safeguarding enquiries and multi-agency safeguarding processes.

• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interests decisions, including involvement in DoLS or LPS processes where required.

• Work closely with health colleagues to support admission avoidance, discharge planning, and community-based interventions.

• Promote independence and wellbeing through the use of community resources and preventative services.

• Coordinate complex care packages and commission services in line with council procedures.

• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, case discussions, and care planning forums.

• Maintain high-quality, timely, and accurate case recording in line with statutory and local requirements.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.

• Registered with Social Work England.

• Completion of ASYE or equivalent post-qualifying experience.

• Experience working in Adult Social Care.

• Good working knowledge of:

  • Care Act 2014

  • Mental Capacity Act 2005

  • Safeguarding Adults procedures

• Ability to manage complex cases, work autonomously, and operate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Why Manchester?

Manchester is a thriving cultural hub and a fantastic place to live and work. With its rich history, vibrant communities, world-class music and arts scene, and excellent transport links, it offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle enjoyment.

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