Requirements:
- Social Work England Registration
- Extensive Adults Social Work Experience
- Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults
This local authority based in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Social Worker to be part of Adults Locality Team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for social workers with a strong background in adult safeguarding and statutory adult services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide safeguarding services to adults at risk within the community.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 20 cases (depending on complexity), ensuring all interventions are compliant with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Contribute to the duty function on a rota basis, responding to urgent cases and providing ongoing support.
- Engage in court work as required, ensuring legal compliance and protection of vulnerable individuals.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to plan and evaluate care interventions that best meet the needs of service users.
Working Arrangements:
- Caseload: Approximately 20 cases, dependent on complexity.
- Work Environment: 50% office-based with flexibility for remote working.
- Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.
For further information on the role, send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jessel on or give me a ring on Ext: 7153.