Team: Integrated Neighbourhood teams.

We are looking to recruit forward-thinking, experienced qualified Social Workers with a passion for a strengths-based approach.
About the role

The Social Care Team in the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams consists of Social Care Officers and Social Workers. We are co-located with our health colleagues within the local Community, and we work with the residents of Bury and their carers to promote the independence, rights and risks, and empower them to live a positive and fulfilling life.

We have a commitment towards staff, ensuring they feel supported in their role. As a result, we have regular team meetings, staff one-to-ones, peer reflective supervision and encourage continuing professional development and training.

We focus on how people can be supported by the strengths they have in themselves, their network of support from family, friends and their local communities. Where care and support is required, we work to ensure that this reflects the individual’s assessed needs and strengths, while promoting their independence, choice and control.
You will be expected to undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act. To undertake duties expected of Social Workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and in accordance with the specific job description attached.
Our Let’s Do It Strategy sets out a clear vision for Bury 2030, to work together and for improved outcomes for all.

Our commitment to you:

  • A working environment that is supportive and rewarding, where professional curiosity is actively encouraged, while working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do.
  • Great training and development options for all roles. We have a supportive management team which encourages critical reflection/supervision and structured progression routes for Social Workers from ASYE to Advanced Practitioners.
  • Working in partnership with a wide range of professionals from a variety of health and social care backgrounds. Working with partners from across the borough we will support strengths-based, outcome focused interventions.
  • In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees; a generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements. Local Government Pension scheme and payment of Social Work England registration fees will be included.

What we want from you:

  • Person centred and compassionate, you’ll possess excellent listening skills, be highly organised and a team player.
  • Passionate about social work and working with adults in a strengths-based way to meet their care and support needs in order to live as independently as possible.
  • An in-depth understanding of the legal frameworks relevant to Adult Social Work.
  • Social Work England registration.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.
  • Hold a full UK driving licence.
  • Minimum of two years post-qualified experience.


Level 2 - Qualified £39,152 - £40,777 (Full Time equivalent this will be pro rata for part time role)

Level 3 - Experienced £41,771 - £44,075 (Full Time equivalent this will be pro rata for part time role)

We have 2 vacancies at 29.6 hrs a week (4 days). ( Prestwich and West INT) and a further 3 position at 37 hours (West INT and North INT)

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way


Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Raj Patel, or Carmel Chadwick Team managers, Integrated Neighbourhood teams on Raj.Patel@bury.gov.uk or on 07970119089, c.chadwick@bury.gov.uk or 07583025663

Supporting Documents

↗ Privacy Notice
↗ Job Description - Qualified
↗ Work Demands Form
↗ HAC Social worker Grade 12

Location

Knowsley Street, , Bury, BL9 0SW, United Kingdom

Job ID

11906

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