Experienced Social Worker

Company: Stockport Council
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Location: Stockport
Job Description:

Overview

Experienced Social Worker in the Early Adulthood Team (SO3). Salary: £39,862 – £45,091. This role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance up to £963 per annum. 37 hours, full time. Permanent. Hybrid working: Stopford House and homeworking (office-based for duty and team meetings approximately 2 days per week; 1 day per week for visits across the borough).

Your Role

The Adult Social Care Early Adulthood Team is looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker (2 years post-qualifying experience) who is committed to working with young adults in line with the Care Act to promote independence and prepare them for adulthood within a busy specialist social work team. You will provide strengths-based, person-centred and legally compliant statutory social work practice with young people aged 14–25 years and their families.

About You

  • Experienced Social Worker registered with Social Work England with post-ASYE development; completed ASYE
  • Willing to work towards a BIA, AHMP or Practice Educator qualification within the first year; ideally with experience mentoring students and newly qualified social workers
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding, especially in complex cases; proven advanced social work practice in a statutory setting
  • Skilled in resolving conflict and negotiation; excellent communication; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, families and partners; good organisational and prioritisation abilities

About Us

The Early Adulthood team is a specialist team within Adult Social Care, working across the borough to support young people aged 14–25 and their families. This involves liaison with Children’s Social Care teams, safeguarding, and leaving care teams. We work within the Care Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act, and SEND legislation to undertake holistic assessments and support young people into adulthood. We collaborate with professionals in education, health, housing and provider services and align with the council’s values and commitments.

Additional Information

Pre-employment checks include a Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS) check. Visa sponsorship is limited to eligible roles; this campaign does not currently qualify. There is information available regarding guaranteed assessment schemes; eligible candidates shortlisted for assessment as applicable.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026