Job Description
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!