Job Title: Adults Social Worker Manager
Team: Transitions Planning
Location: Manchester City Council
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 37
Rate: £40
Hybrid working - 2/3 day split depending on caseloads/meetings etc
The Transitions Planning team supports young people prepare for adulthood, working closely with those people who are important to them, along with statutory services covering health, education, children's social care and the voluntary sector.
We are ideally looking for someone with previous experience/knowledge of working in Learning Disability roles.
Our aim is to plan and support seamless service provision with a focus of working towards young people having an independent life as possible. We aim to work alongside families and professionals to empower young people to recognise and achieve their aspirations and desired outcomes, promoting them having increased choice and control over their lives, and improved connectivity with their local community as they approach and enter adulthood.
We work with young people with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, long term physical health conditions, sensory impairments and those who are care experienced.
The role holder will be a Qualified Social Worker, with two years management experience, and who has experience working with young people or adults with care and support needs. Taking a person centred and strengths-based approach to practice. Previous experience of learning disability would be preferred.
Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:
- DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
- Social Work England registration
- Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
- Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
- Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
- Possess knowledge of service needs.
- Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
- Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
- Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises
Why Ashberry?
- Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
- Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
- Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
- £250 Referral bonus
If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch for a discreet chat!