Qualified Adults Social Worker – Neighbourhood Team

V49109174

£30 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Trafford, Greater Manchester

Social Care

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

🧑‍⚖️ Qualified Adults Social Worker – Neighbourhood Team
📍 Greater Manchester
💰 £30 per hour (agency)

Are you an experienced and committed Social Worker passionate about delivering high-quality care to adults in your local community? We’re looking for a qualified professional to join a dynamic Neighbourhood Team within a progressive and supportive local authority in the North West.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied and rewarding role that involves complex casework, safeguarding, and collaborative working with multi-agency teams. You'll be at the frontline of supporting individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

🌍 About the Role
You’ll work within a Neighbourhood-based team, supporting adults through comprehensive assessments, safeguarding interventions, and personalised care planning. The team is also responsible for screening safeguarding referrals and holding complex safeguarding cases.
Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out Care Act assessments
Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments
Managing safeguarding enquiries
Collaborating in multi-agency forums to meet service user needs
Participating in duty rota functions and case management
Ensuring interventions are person-centred, strength-based, and outcome-focused

You’ll be supported by an experienced and committed management team who offer regular 1:1 supervision, reflective sessions, and ongoing professional development.

✅ About You
We’re looking for a motivated and skilled professional with strong values, excellent judgement, and a passion for adult social care.
You must have:

A Social Work qualification (SW Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
Registration with Social Work England
At least 2 years' experience in adult services (4+ preferred)
Strong understanding and application of relevant legislation, including:
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Mental Health Act
- Human Rights Act
Experience handling safeguarding, capacity, and complex social care cases
Ability to build effective partnerships with service users, families, and multi-disciplinary teams
A reflective, creative, and solution-focused approach

💼 In Return, Pertemps Offers:

A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to roles nationwide
An easy online registration process
Weekly, reliable payroll
Support with ongoing compliance and documentation
Access to referral schemes, loyalty incentives, and exclusive job alerts

📍 Ideal for Candidates Commuting From:
Oldham, Tameside, Trafford, Ashton-under-Lyne, Macclesfield, Bury, Altrincham, Bolton, Middleton, Huddersfield, Stockport, Salford, Rochdale, Warrington, Runcorn, Liverpool, Wirral, Wigan, St Helens, Widnes, Ormskirk, and surrounding areas across Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

🔄 Looking for Something Else?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including:

Adults: Safeguarding, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge
Children’s Services: MASH, CIN, CP, Looked After Children, Court Work
Leadership Roles: Team Manager, ATM, Service Manager, Head of Service
Specialist Roles: BIA, AMHP, IRO, Preparation for Adulthood, Transitions

💬 Not looking right now? No problem — we offer generous referral bonuses, so pass this opportunity along to a friend or colleague!
Ready to make an impact in adult social care? Apply now to join a neighbourhood team where your expertise truly matters.

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