Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team in Middleton, Lancashire

Job Title: Adults Social Worker – Neighbourhood Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: Middleton, Manchester, UK
Salary: £30.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Locum Adults Social Worker – Neighbourhood Team within Social Worker – Adults in Middleton, Manchester, earning £30.00 per hour. This ongoing opportunity is scheduled to start on 22nd June 2026, with an initial contract running until 26th September 2026. Both full-time and part-time options are available, offering flexibility to work Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Friday (8:30 am to 4:45 pm). This role sits within a supportive integrated neighbourhood team, focused on strength‑based practice, independence, and partnership working.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a service where your contribution directly improves outcomes for adults while benefiting from the flexibility and varied experience that locum work offers.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle, from full-time workweeks to condensed part-time hours.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive £30.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a mix of office and home-based working, supporting a healthy work–life balance.
• Varied Experience: Work in a dynamic environment, gaining exposure to different aspects of adult social care.
• Career Development: Access opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive and collaborative team.

What you will do

• Strength‑Based Assessments: Conduct assessments using a strengths-based approach to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Integrated Working: Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver coordinated, holistic care.
• Mental Capacity & Safeguarding: Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Hospital Discharge: Support safe and timely hospital discharges where required.
• Duty Work: Manage duty responsibilities and respond to urgent cases effectively.
• Case Recording: Maintain accurate, timely records and documentation in line with statutory standards.

Qualifications / Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration.
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and adult safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience completing Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 enquiries.
• Ability to manage caseloads effectively and work both independently and within a team.
• Minimum of two professional references.

Desirable

• Experience in hospital discharge planning or duty-based work.
• Experience within integrated neighbourhood or community teams.

Why Middleton, Manchester

Middleton offers a great balance between vibrant city living and close-knit community life. With excellent transport links into Manchester, a range of local amenities, and access to green spaces, it’s an ideal location to work and live while enjoying the energy of Greater Manchester.

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Apply now to join the Adults Social Worker – Neighbourhood Team in Middleton, Manchester and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.