Adults Social Worker - Preparing For Adulthood Team in Bury, Lancashire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Adults Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care – Preparing for Adulthood Team
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester, UK
Salary: £30.00 Hourly
Type: Full-Time, Locum

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with Bury Council's Adult Social Care in GM Collaboration. We're looking for an experienced Adults Social Worker within the Preparing for Adulthood Team. This ongoing locum position offers a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, this role involves working with young people aged 14-25 as they transition into adulthood. You will earn £30.00 hourly, working full-time, 7.4 hours per day, 5 days a week. The start date is 22nd June 2026, concluding on 22nd September 2026. This is a temporary position where your efforts can truly shape lives.

Perks and benefits

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility to balance work and personal commitments with ease while gaining valuable experience across different settings.
• Professional Development: Broaden your skills and enhance your career portfolio through exposure to diverse cases and challenges.
• Competitive Pay: Benefit from an attractive hourly rate that rewards your expertise and dedication.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative team where your contributions are recognised and valued.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in supporting young people through one of the most important transitions in their lives.

What you will do

• Support young people with care needs, disabilities, and facilitate complex transitions into adulthood.
• Lead and design strengths-based, person-centred transition planning to foster independence and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with schools, colleges, healthcare providers, and partner agencies.
• Promote the values of independence, aspiration, and inclusion amongst young people.
• Ensure the voice of young people is heard and considered in all decision-making processes.
• Assist in developing quality assurance practices and contribute to best practice improvements within the team.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker: Experience in adult social care, transitions, or disability services.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and person-centred approaches.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and partnership-building abilities.
• Proactive Approach: A solution-focused attitude towards improving outcomes for young people and their families.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and effectively.

This is an invigorating opportunity to be part of a team focused on meaningful change. Bury is a fantastic place to live and work. With its vibrant community spirit and rich cultural heritage, it offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living. You'll find friendly locals, delightful eateries, scenic parks, and great transport links. Join us in making a lasting impact in this wonderful part of Greater Manchester!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply now to join the Preparing for Adulthood Team in Bury and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

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