Exciting Opportunity: Social Worker Adult Safeguarding & Homelessness This is a 12 months fixed term position with the possibility to extend further. Bury Council | Adult Social Care Bury Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care workforce in a newly created role within our Connect and Direct service, reporting directly to the Head of Adult Safeguarding. This is a unique opportunity to work intensively with a small, defined cohort of adults who are either at risk of homelessness or are entrenched rough sleepers. Individuals may or may not have Care Act eligible needs, and you will work closely with colleagues across housing and homelessness services to provide effective, personcentred preventative support. This role is about prevention done right supporting people to access community based support, break cycles of repeat homelessness, and live independent, fulfilling lives. About the Role As the Social Worker in this specialist position, you will: Work with a limited cohort of adults to prevent, delay, and reduce Care Act eligible needs Apply adult safeguarding principles confidently and proportionately Collaborate closely with housing, homelessness, and community partners Deliver flexible, person centred support, ensuring the individual remains at the heart of all decisions Focus on outcomes that support autonomy, independence, and choice Support is delivered directly to individuals, rather than expecting them to attend traditional appointments. To meet need effectively, the role involves some early morning and evening work, planned in line with service demands and individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a qualified Social Worker who: Is registered with Social Work England Has strong knowledge of relevant adult social care legislation and safeguarding practice Is confident applying legislation and policy to complex situations Is passionate about prevention, autonomy, and strengthsbased practice Communicates well and works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Holds a full UK driving licence and is eligible to work in the UK Why Join Bury Council? At Bury Council, we value our workforce and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and developmentfocused environment. Benefits include: Free town centre car parking Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees Flexible and adaptable working arrangements Generous annual leave, including GM Continuous Service recognition Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Employee wellbeing services and salary sacrifice schemes (including VivUp) Discounted gym memberships What This Role Also Offers A central Bury town centre base, next to the famous Bury Market Monthly supervision with the Head of Adult Safeguarding Monthly peer supervision within the safeguarding service A positive team culture based on shared risk and reflective practice Regular CPD and training opportunities Protected time for learning and professional development Working Arrangements Normal working hours are 37 hours per week, primarily office and communitybased. Home working is available where appropriate. Some planned early morning and evening work is required, balanced flexibly within contracted hours. Safeguarding & Equality Bury Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality and inclusivity and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, care leavers, armed forces personnel, and carers who meet the essential criteria. We are proud signatories to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment and are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Next Steps For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul or Amanda: Paul Carr p.carr@bury.gov.uk / 0161 253 6698 Amanda Mullen a.mullen@bury.gov.uk / 0161 253 6196 Interviews will take place in Bury Town Centre, date to be confirmed. Watch our video to learn more about working at Bury Council: https://youtu.be/-R1XILTtU1Q?si=PQc3VSDHxy7U5ODG Supporting Documents ↗ Social Worker Job Description