Social Worker
Location Sale Waterside, Tatton Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7ZF
Salary range Band 7 8, £36,124 - £41,511 pa
Working hours Full Time, 36.25 per week
We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Many of our colleagues have the opportunity to work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
Contract type Permanent
Application deadline 30/04/2025
Interview date 09/05/ 2025
Interview type In Person
Trafford Council are recruiting an experienced Social worker to join their Community Learning Disability Team within Adults directorate.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of working with adults in need of health and social care support, hold a recognized social work qualification, and be registered with Social Work England.
The team is looking to appoint an individual who is motivated to challenge current ways of working and is enthusiastic to engage in adopting strengths based, person centred assessments of need.
A significant part of your role will be to engage in outcomes focused and preventative conversations which build on the strengths of people and their local networks.
In addition you will be required to provide an effective response to safeguarding enquiries and support for people with impaired capacity to make decisions.
In return we offer flexible working arrangements, opportunities to develop skills through a structured development programme, and regular support through professional supervision that follows our EPIC Values.
About the Role
The Community Learning Disability Team works in collaboration with Health colleagues from the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) to complete holistic person centred assessments that promote independence and inclusivity for learning disabled adults.
We are looking for skilled and a highly motivated social worker to work within a busy, challenging and stimulating team. In return you will receive regular supervision and training opportunities in a supportive environment.
You will take responsibility for promoting the rights of people with a learning disability, protecting vulnerable adults from harm and carrying out safeguarding enquiries in a person centred way to secure safe and effective outcomes.
Additionally you will work with younger disabled adults and families to support people through a pathway from child to adulthood services.
You will receive regular informal and professional supervision and will be part of a developing, enthusiastic team.
About you
The successful candidate will require an understanding of the assessment and review process/function, incorporating knowledge of care & support planning and its purpose. Detailed understanding of the National eligibility criteria under the Care Act 2014 is essential and an awareness of how the domains are applied to determine eligibility for services.
You must possess good communication skills and be able to work proactively with a range of people, applying a clear understanding of the legislative framework for Adult Social Care. In addition you will be required to provide an effective response to safeguarding enquiries in line with both the Care Act and local policy and procedures. In addition, experience and knowledge of The Human Rights Act (1998) / Mental Capacity Act (2005) / Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards is essential.
You will need to have experience of working with adults who have a diagnosed Learning Disability and associated complex needs who require health and social care support. The team is looking to appoint an individual who is motivated to challenge current ways of working and is enthusiastic to engage in adopting strengths based, person centred assessments.
Your style and approach will reflect our EPIC values and behaviours. You will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes. You be able to work autonomously as required and as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team when necessary.
You will need to hold a relevant social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England
An enhanced DBS check is required.
There is an expectation that you will have relevant experience and knowledge around the role and responsibilities of a social worker.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Contact Details
For further information please contact Colin Reynolds (Service Manager) Yvette Copues (Team Manager) or Shannon O’Connor (Senior Practitioner) on 0161 912 2810 / Colin.Reynolds@trafford.gov.u k, Yvette.Copues@trafford.gov.uk, Shannon O’Connor@trafford.gov.uk
Additional Information
Flexibility will be required to work outside core hours as the office is open from 7.00 am until 5.30 pm our core hours are 08:30 am - 4:30 pm
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required
You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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