Adults Social Worker - MASH Team
JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title:
Adults Social Worker - MASH Team
Specialism:
Adult's Social Care
Location:
Manchester, UK
Salary:
£30.00 Hourly
Type:
Full-time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the MASH Team within Adult's Social Care in Manchester. As an Adults Social Worker, you will work in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary setting alongside key partners such as health professionals, police, and housing teams to deliver timely and person-centred safeguarding and early intervention for adults throughout Manchester. This ongoing role offers a fantastic chance to make a real difference while earning £30.00 per hour.
Perks and benefits
- Full-time: Enjoy the stability and focus of working a full-time schedule, giving you the chance to fully immerse in your role and the community you serve.
- Flexible working: While office attendance is required on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, flexibility around your hours helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development: With opportunities to engage in service development and continuous improvement initiatives, your career growth is supported.
- On-site parking: Benefit from convenient parking adjacent to Alexandra House, making your commute hassle-free.
What you will do
- Manage safeguarding referrals, welfare concerns, and new contacts within the Adult Social Care MASH.
- Undertake strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
- Assess, manage, and reduce risk while promoting positive outcomes for adults.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate effective safeguarding responses.
- Provide advice, guidance, and support to service users and their families.
- Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with statutory requirements and local policies.
- Contribute to multi-agency decision making through effective information gathering and analysis.
- Promote independence and prevent unnecessary reliance on formal care services.
- Support students, trainees, and less experienced colleagues where required.
- Participate in service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker.
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
- Experience working within Adult Social Care.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, the Care Act, and relevant statutory guidance.
- Strong assessment, analytical, and risk management skills.
- Excellent communication and partnership working abilities.
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Competent IT skills and experience maintaining electronic case management systems.
- Willingness to travel across Manchester as required.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning and organisational ability.
- Sound analytical and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency setting.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Person-centred and strengths-based approach to practice.
About Manchester Local Care Organisation
Manchester Local Care Organisation combines Manchester City Council, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and Manchester Primary Care Partnership to deliver integrated health and social care services across the city. The team is dedicated to improving outcomes by providing efficient, community-based care that empowers people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Additional Information
- Office attendance required on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Parking available adjacent to Alexandra House.
- References covering the last three years and employment gap checks will be required.
- Relevant qualifications will be verified before appointment.
Manchester is a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene, diverse commun
Salary range
- £30 per hour