Our Client, Trafford Council, is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their EDT AMHP Team.
This is a Hybrid Working Role!
Fantastic payrate of up to £45 per hour!
Are you an Adults Social Worker in the Greater Manchester area, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
*The core role involves assessing individuals in crisis to determine if detention under the MHA is necessary (sections , or 136), or if community-based alternatives are appropriate.
*Investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, or harm to children and adults, and taking immediate protective actions.
*Providing urgent social care interventions for cases such as mental health breakdowns, child welfare concerns, or elderly individuals in distress.
*Acting as the "applicant" in MHA assessments, coordinating with doctors and police to ensure lawful and respectful treatment, often challenging the medical model with a social perspective.
*Operating in the evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, making independent decisions when council offices are closed.
*Arranging emergency foster care for children or residential care for vulnerable adults when no other support is available.
*Responding to calls from police regarding detention and providing or arranging an "Appropriate Adult" for individuals in police custody
Requirements of this role:
*Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
*Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
*Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
*Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
*Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
*Free CV building and Interview support.
*Free DBS checks.
*Weekly payroll.
*PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
*CPD contributions.
*Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
*Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!