Qualified Social Worker – Preparing for Adulthood
Location: Greater Manchester (North Manchester)
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Contract Type: Agency | Full-Time
Are you passionate about supporting young adults with complex needs as they move toward independence?
We’re looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a dedicated Preparing for Adulthood Team in North Manchester. This vital role focuses on supporting young people aged 16–25 as they transition from adolescence into adult life — helping them navigate services, build confidence, and live as independently as possible.
You’ll play a key role in safeguarding, Care Act assessments, and multi-agency planning, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, physical health conditions, autism, and mental health needs. If you're committed to enabling independence and promoting choice, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful opportunity to make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a caseload of young adults (16–25) with a range of complex needs
2. Carry out Care Act 2014 assessments, support planning, and reviews
3. Work closely with families, carers, and professionals to coordinate transitions
4. Support individuals to develop life skills, access education, employment, housing, and health services
5. Screen and triage safeguarding concerns and contribute to protection planning
6. Apply legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act to inform practice
7. Contribute to duty work, decision-making panels, and multidisciplinary planning meetings
Who We’re Looking For
You will be:
8. A Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
9. Experienced (min. 3 years post-qualified) in Adult Social Care, Transitions, or Learning Disabilities
10. Knowledgeable of relevant legislation: Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, Mental Health Act
11. Skilled in person-centred planning, risk management, and multi-agency working
12. Empathetic, collaborative, and confident in advocating for service users’ rights
13. Experienced in working with young people moving into adult services
Why Work with Pertemps?
14. A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles across the UK
15. Simple and fast online registration process
16. Weekly, reliable payroll
17. Referral bonuses and incentives for recommending colleagues
18. Ongoing compliance and career support throughout your placement
Commutable From: Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Middleton, Eccles, Stretford, Irlam, Harpurhey, Longsight, Warrington, Chester, Macclesfield, Huddersfield, Liverpool, Wirral, Runcorn, Bradford – and surrounding areas.
Not Quite the Right Fit?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including: Adult Social Work, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Transitions, BIA, AMHP, Safeguarding, Service Management, and more. Not looking right now? Refer a friend or colleague and earn a generous referral bonus!
Ready to apply or want to learn more?
Contact us today and take the next step in your social work career