Senior s117 Social Worker
Location- Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 OTH with hybrid working.
Salary range Band 9, £44,075 to £47,181 plus market supplement
Working Pattern 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 can 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 11 December 2025
Interview type In person
About the role
We have an exciting new opportunity for a compassionate, committed and skilled Senior Section 117 (s117) Social Worker to join us in Trafford and play a leading role in shaping the future of aftercare services in Trafford. This is a role where your values, your empathy and your professional expertise can make a lifechanging difference to people as they move from hospital back into the community.
Section 117 aftercare is a vital part of the Mental Health Act, ensuring that people who have been detained under the Act receive the right support to stay well, stay safe and live meaningful lives when they leave hospital. As our Senior s117 Social Worker, you will be at the heart of this work. You’ll be the key point of contact for all s117 queries, leading on reviews, shaping aftercare plans and ensuring that every person receives support that is holistic, personcentred and grounded in dignity and respect.
You’ll work closely with our Community Mental Health Teams, health partners, local ICB and wider Local Authority colleagues to support safe, thoughtful transitions from hospital settings including acute, rehabilitation and secure services back into the community. You’ll also play a key role in shaping and strengthening the s117 pathway, helping us deliver a service that is not only effective and compliant but truly compassionate and empowering.
This is a role where you can genuinely influence practice. You’ll help shape and strengthen the s117 pathway, improve outcomes for adults across Trafford, and ensure our services reflect our EPIC values: Empowerment, PersonCentred, Inclusive and Collaborative.
If you’re motivated by making a real difference and want to be part of a forwardthinking, supportive team, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your mental health social work career.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings warmth, curiosity and a genuine passion for supporting people with mental health needs. You’ll be an experienced Social Worker who is confident in navigating the Mental Health Act and committed to delivering highquality, personcentred aftercare.
You’ll thrive in a role where partnership working is essential, and you’ll be someone who naturally builds trust with individuals, families, carers and colleagues across health and social care. You’ll be comfortable leading on complex cases, supporting safe transitions from hospital, and ensuring that aftercare plans are meaningful, strengthsbased and clearly recorded.
You’ll bring resilience, compassion and a commitment to your own professional growth and you’ll also play an important part in supporting others. You’ll help supervise Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, Social Work Students and Apprentices sharing your knowledge, modelling good practice and contributing to a positive, supportive learning culture.
Above all, you’ll be someone who wants to make a difference, someone who is ready to take ownership, influence practice and help shape a service that truly supports the people of Trafford.
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.
Additional Information
Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications so, please do not delay in submitting your application.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion contact Ashleigh Evans on ashleigh.evans@trafford.gov.uk
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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