Adult Neighbourhood Social Worker

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Social Workers to join our Adult Neighbourhood Social Work Teams in Stockport.

The role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and practice working with adults with complex needs.

The teams are closely aligned to health partners and in some areas are co-located with our District Nursing colleagues and third sector partners so Multi-Disciplinary Team working is a key element of the role. Working with partners across health, social care and the third sector you will play a vital role in supporting the people of Stockport.

As a vital member of the team, you will ensure that person-centred outcomes are met in ways which utilise available resources as effectively as possible. You will need to undertake all duties in line with the Care Act 2014 ensuring that the principle of promoting and supporting wellbeing is at the heart of your practice.

Stockport has 4 Adult Neighbourhood Teams located throughout the Borough and the teams work with people from 18yrs, who may be experiencing a wide variety of challenges in their lives.

As an experienced Adults Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, you will have already completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and have demonstrated your ability to be resilient, and to work under pressure. We are looking for Social Workers who are enthusiastic and take a person-centred approach to your practice.

Stockport's Adult Social Care Neighbourhood Teams are integral to Adult Social Care's operating model and aim to help the people of Stockport live their best lives possible through promoting independence; ensuring their safety ,promoting positive risk taking and working with our partners. We are committed to ensuring our staff provide excellent social work practice offering quality support for Stockport residents that is appropriate and proportionate for them.

The Neighbourhood Teams consists of Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, ASYE Social Workers, Social Work Apprentices and Social Care Officers.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We're keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, access to staff benefits and discounts and extensive development opportunities. You will receive high levels of support through professional supervision and peer support., The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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