Qualified Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team
- Trafford, Greater Manchester
- Temporary
- Full-time
📍 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
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
- 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
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
Ready to make an impact in adult social care? Apply now to join a neighbourhood team where your expertise truly matters.