Location: Manchester
Rate: £32.00 per hour
Contract Type: Contract / Locum
Are you a highly experienced practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? We are urgently seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join the fast-paced and dynamic Adult Early Support Team in Manchester.
This is a pivotal role at the "front door" of adult social care. As a senior practitioner, you will not only provide rapid, preventative interventions to maximize independence but also act as a guiding figure within the team, supporting junior colleagues and leading on complex cases.
The Role
- Leading on complex, strength-based assessments and rapid interventions to prevent crisis and delay the need for long-term care.
- Acting as a point of escalation for complex safeguarding enquiries and multi-agency disputes.
- Mentoring, guiding, and supporting junior social workers, newly qualified staff (ASYE), and social care assessors.
- Championing best practices in the application of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 across the early support service.
Requirements
- Qualifications: A recognized Social Work qualification and active Social Work England (SWE) registration.
- Experience: Substantial post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care, particularly within front-door, triage, or early intervention settings.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage high-level risks, with a proven track record of supporting or mentoring peers.
- Mobility: A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for community assessments around Manchester.
What's on Offer
- Premium Rate: A highly competitive pay rate of £32.00/hr to reflect your senior expertise.
- Career Development: An excellent opportunity to build leadership and supervisory experience in a highly supportive environment.
- Flexibility: Modern hybrid working options balancing office, community, and home working to ensure a great work-life balance.
How to Apply
Step up to the challenge and help us deliver outstanding early support to the adults of Manchester.
To apply, please submit your most recent CV
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