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

Manage a caseload of young adults (16–25) with a range of complex needs
Carry out Care Act 2014 assessments, support planning, and reviews
Work closely with families, carers, and professionals to coordinate transitions
Support individuals to develop life skills, access education, employment, housing, and health services
Screen and triage safeguarding concerns and contribute to protection planning
Apply legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act to inform practice
Contribute to duty work, decision-making panels, and multidisciplinary planning meetings

👤 Who We’re Looking For
You will be:

A Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Experienced (min. 3 years post-qualified) in Adult Social Care, Transitions, or Learning Disabilities
Knowledgeable of relevant legislation: Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, Mental Health Act
Skilled in person-centred planning, risk management, and multi-agency working
Empathetic, collaborative, and confident in advocating for service users’ rights
Experienced in working with young people moving into adult services

✅ Why Work with Pertemps?

A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles across the UK
Simple and fast online registration process
Weekly, reliable payroll
Referral bonuses and incentives for recommending colleagues
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.

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Contact us today and take the next step in your social work career👇

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