via reed · 26 May 2026 ·11 days ago

Adult's Social Worker - Mental Health Team

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Ashton-Under-Lyne Contract GBP 68,250 – 68,250
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Our Client, Tameside Council, is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team.

This is a Hybrid Working Role!

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker in the Merseyside area, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.

  • Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.

  • You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.

  • You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.

  • You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.

  • You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.

  • You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

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!

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