Adult's Social Worker

Adult’s Social Worker – Front Door & Urgent Community Team

Location: Stockport 
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Hours: Full-time (Agency)
Working Pattern: Office-based

For more information, please contact Emily Cooper on 07902371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.
 

Sheldon Phillips is currently recruiting for an Adult’s Social Worker to join the Front Door & Urgent Community Team in Stockport. This role is ideal for an experienced social worker who is confident in urgent response work, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and promoting independence for adults in need of support.
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside health colleagues to reduce unnecessary hospital attendance and promote community-based care.
  • Undertake same-day visits and urgent community responses as required.
  • Complete Care Act and short-term assessments, focusing on reducing dependency and promoting independence within an individual’s home.
  • Provide a social work perspective and expertise within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ensure that all interventions are strengths-based and person-centred, supporting individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
     

Requirements:

  • Social Work England (SWE) registration.
  • Experience in urgent response, adult social care, and Care Act assessments.
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, hospital avoidance, and multi-disciplinary working.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team, responding to urgent cases.
  • A clean driving licence and access to transport are required due to the office-based nature of the role.
     

Why Join This Role?

  • Competitive hourly rate of £30 per hour.
  • Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, making a tangible impact in urgent community care.
  • A fast-paced role that allows social workers to make immediate differences in people’s lives.
     

If you are an experienced social worker looking for a dynamic and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Emily Cooper on 07902371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Apply today and take the next step in your social work career.