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Adults Social Worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£30 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position of Locum Adults Social Worker involves undertaking Section 42 Enquiries in compliance with the Care Act 2014 and working within the Mental Capacity Act framework.
  • Candidates must have a recognised Social Work qualification and SWE registration, along with experience in adult safeguarding and knowledge of mental health legislation.
  • The role requires managing a complex caseload, responding to urgent safeguarding concerns, and contributing to strategy meetings and risk assessments.
  • Manchester City Council offers a competitive pay rate of £30.00 per hour and flexible working arrangements, subject to service needs.
  • Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and decision-making skills and demonstrate a commitment to supporting vulnerable adults.

As a Locum Adults Social Worker, you will be responsible for:?? Undertaking Section 42 Enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014?? Working within the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework?? Supporting adults at risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation?? Liaising with multi-agency partners including NHS, police, housing, and voluntary services?? Managing a complex caseload and responding to urgent safeguarding concerns?? Contributing to strategy meetings, risk assessments, and case conferences?? Providing person-centred and strengths-based interventions

What Manchester are looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will need:?? A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree / DipSW / CQSW)?? SWE registration?? Experience in adult safeguarding, including Section 42 Enquiries?? Knowledge of mental health legislation, policies, and best practice?? Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, prioritising and managing cases effectively?? Strong communication, assessment, and decision-making skills?? A commitment to promoting independence, dignity, and choice for vulnerable adults

Manchester are offering;

? Competitive pay rate of £30.00 per hour? Work with an experienced and supportive team? Opportunity to make a real impact on vulnerable adults in Manchester? Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities? Flexible working arrangements (subject to service needs)

Join Manchester City Council and be part of a dedicated team making a difference in adult safeguarding!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.