Experienced Social Worker
SO3 (£39,862 - £45,091)
37 hours, Full-Time
Permanent
Hybrid: Adswood Community Centre, other council offices and homeworking
Application Deadline: 14 November 2025, 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: 18 November 2025
Interview Date: 24 November 2025
Interview Type: Face to face
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Your Role
To provide an assessment, support planning and review service, underpinned by professional knowledge to ensure that:
* Vulnerable people are safeguarded and supported in managing risk.
* Person‑centred outcomes and support requirements are identified.
* People are encouraged and enabled to live healthy and independent lives for as long as possible.
To undertake all duties in line with Care Act 2014.
To work closely with colleagues in the health, early help, community and voluntary sectors ensuring that person‑centred outcomes are met in ways that utilise available resources as effectively as possible.
To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements.
About You
You will be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. You will have at least 2 years post‑qualifying experience and have completed the ASYE year.
About Us
At Stockport Council we are an ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. We value an inclusive, flexible working culture and recognise the importance of supporting our staff.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Dian O’Brien at dina.obrien@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
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 role does not currently qualify for sponsorship.
Please note that we have made a commitment to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel. If you meet the criteria for the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme, you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted.
Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme
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