Bury Council has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adults Safeguarding Team to work full time based in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
The Council is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to uphold this dedication. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level.
Benefits of the role:
* Convenient Parking: Complimentary car parking pass
* Professional Fee Coverage: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fees.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements to encourage and help you to fulfil a healthy work-life balance
* Educational Incentives: Receive a reward of up to £1000 upon successful completion of the practice educator program for social work students
* Training and Development: Access to extensive training programs
* Health and Fitness Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships and access to salary sacrifice schemes
* Generous Leave Policy: Attractive annual leave allowance with the benefit of Greater Manchester Combined Authority continuous service commitment.
* Financial Security: Participation in a highly competitive local government pension scheme.
Main Duties as a Social Worker:
* Service Provision: Deliver professional social work services to adult clients within Adult Operations and/or Mental Health Services as needed.
* Empowerment: Support clients in maintaining autonomy and making informed decisions about their lives.
* Case Management: Handle a complex caseload, demonstrating advanced and effective social work practices. Assess and manage significant risks, balancing support with control to ensure client safety.
* Meeting Leadership: Chair various meetings, such as Best Interests and Discharge Planning. Provide expert input at case conferences and produce high-quality assessments and reports.
* Mentorship: Exemplify best social work practices and assume responsibility for mentoring newly qualified social workers. Offer guidance and support to junior staff with managerial oversight.
* Safeguarding Commitment: Uphold Bury Council’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, ensuring their protection from harm.
* Competency Demonstration: Show proficiency in the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) competencies relevant to this social work role.
Key Requirements for this role:
* Must possess a recognised social work qualification
* Registered with Social Work England
* Strong understanding of health and social care legislation, guidance, and policy.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
* Proficient in liaising with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Competence in maintaining accurate records and using IT systems.
Contact:
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We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Why Bury?
Bury Council is community-focused and dedicated to empowering both its residents and Social Workers. Joining the team means working in a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged. The Council offers flexible working arrangements, balancing time between the office, home, and the community.
Bury is committed to equality, valuing the unique skills and experiences of all individuals. The Council guarantees interviews for disabled people, care leavers, armed forces personnel (including veterans and reservists), and carers, provided they meet essential criteria.
Nurturing Training
Including: Aspiring Managers Programme and accredited Best Interests Assessor training and opportunities to develop new and specialist skills.
Rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus an additional day of leave over the Christmas period and the option to buy an additional 10 days on top of that.
Flexible Working
37 hour full time working week with a range of opportunities to work flexibly which they're happy to discuss.
Work-life Balance
A range of flexible and adaptable working initiatives to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Work, live and thrive in Bury Council
Bury offers a strong sense of community, making it ideal for social workers. With various local charities and support services, it provides opportunities to engage with and support vulnerable groups in a collaborative environment. The town also boasts affordable living compared to nearby Manchester, with great transport links to the city and easy access to nearby countryside. Bury combines convenience, a welcoming community, and a balanced lifestyle, making it the perfect place to live and practice.
"We get so much support, from the development team, from management – you never feel alone. We have the opportunity as social workers to achieve, there are so many opportunities. I’ve worked in Bury for 25 years and it feels like a big family. I feel proud to say I am a social worker here."
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