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JOB-20240819-db742659

<h1>Senior Social Worker - Adults City Wide Care Home Team</h1>

Specialism: Adult Social Work 
 Location: Manchester, UK 
 Salary: £32.00 per hour 
 Contract: Ongoing Locum 
 Schedule: Part Time / Full Time

Take on a rewarding leadership role as a Senior Social Worker within Manchester's City Wide Care Home Team. This position offers flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on adults with complex needs. With an hourly rate of £32.00 and the option to tailor your work pattern, this is an excellent role for an experienced practitioner looking to influence high-quality adult social care across the city.


<h2>Perks and Benefits</h2>

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Flexible Working: Choose the hours that work best for you-perfect for balancing professional and personal commitments.
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Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £32.00 per hour, ensuring you are well rewarded for your expertise and dedication.
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Ongoing Professional Development: Access continuous training to maintain and enhance your professional skills.
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Varied Casework: Build expertise by working across diverse and complex cases, enriching your clinical and statutory practice.
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Collaborative Networks: Strengthen your professional network through multidisciplinary collaboration across NHS teams, care homes, and community services.
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<h2>Role Purpose</h2>

As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide expert guidance, risk management, and decision-making within adult care home pathways. You will work collaboratively to support safe, sustainable placements and uphold the rights and wellbeing of adults with complex health and social care needs.


<h2>What You Will Do</h2>

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Undertake strengths-based assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014, promoting independence, wellbeing, and person-centred outcomes.
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Manage a complex and varied caseload, including individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and other vulnerabilities.
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Lead safeguarding enquiries under Section 42, ensuring robust decision-making and timely protection planning.
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Provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring to junior staff, supporting team development and best practice.
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Work closely with care home providers, NHS partners, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality, sustainable care arrangements.
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Fulfil statutory responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legislation including the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and associated guidance.
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Maintain accurate, reflective, and timely case
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1 Senior Social Worker Job in Greater Manchester