María Manchón Cerezo
Manchester
Summary
Registered Social Worker with experience across adult social care, focusing on substance misuse and complex needs. Proficient in conducting Care Act assessments, reviews, adult safeguarding and Mental Capacity Assessments. Previous experience includes working with adults affected by substance misuse, mental health needs, homelessness, domestic abuse and other complex vulnerabilities, alongside experience within an integrated neighbourhood team. Confident working with complex risk and professionals across health, housing, police, and community services.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker – Integrated Neighbourhood Team
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Participate in the weekly duty and safeguarding duty rota, responding promptly to urgent referrals, emergencies and safeguarding concerns and prioritising work according to risk.
- Complete Care Act assessments and reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, ensuring decisions are person-centred, proportionate and well documented.
- Manage a caseload of adults with complex needs, including older adults, self-neglect, substance misuse, homelessness and mental health needs.
- Work within an integrated neighbourhood team alongside NHS and community professionals, coordinating support to promote independence, manage risk and help adults remain safely at home.
Substance Misuse Social Worker - Adults
London Borough of Lambeth
London
01.2023 - Current
- Carry out assessments of need in response to requests for access to addictions residential rehabilitation and structured day programmes.
- Complete Care Act assessments for adults with substance misuse needs, including individuals with co-occurring mental health difficulties.
- Lead and co-ordinate adult safeguarding enquiries relating to individuals with substance misuse concerns.
- Provide social care assessments to prisoners within HMP Brixton during custody or upon release.
- Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and provide clear, defensible decision-making.
- Provide professional advice and input into vulnerable adults' pathways through multi-agency working.
Senior Recovery Coordinator
Apax Support
London
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Led support planning and risk assessments for adults with complex mental health needs.
- Supported move-on into independent living and welfare benefits access.
- Liaised with local authorities, GPs, CMHTs, and partner agencies.
Mental Health Recovery Coordinator
Apax Support
London
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Completed needs and risk assessments and delivered person-centred support.
- Supported daily living skills, budgeting, and engagement activities.
Senior Support Worker / Activity Coordinator
Your Lifestyle
Gloucester
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Reviewed and updated support plans and risk assessments.
- Supervised and mentored staff, delegating tasks and supporting team development.
- Managed medication processes and liaised with families and professionals.
- Acted as First Response as part of the on-call rota.
Support Worker (Mental Health & Challenging Behaviour)
Your Lifestyle
Gloucester
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided emotional and practical support to adults with mental health needs.
- Assisted with daily living skills, budgeting, and medication administration.
- Supported service users to attend appointments and meaningful activities.
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Work (Health Specialisation)
Universidad de Valencia
Skills
- Adult safeguarding
- Substance misuse
- Self-neglect & complex risk
- Care Act assessments & reviews
- Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Mental health & dual diagnosis
- Strengths-based & person-centred practice
- Multi-agency & partnership working
- Advocacy & professional challenge
- Workload & time management
Systems & Digital Skills
- Mosaic
- Liquidlogic Adult Social Care System
- Oracle
- Magic Notes
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Social Worker – Integrated Neighbourhood Team
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
07.2026 - 09.2026
Substance Misuse Social Worker - Adults
London Borough of Lambeth
01.2023 - Current
Senior Recovery Coordinator
Apax Support
05.2021 - 12.2022
Mental Health Recovery Coordinator
Apax Support
11.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Support Worker / Activity Coordinator
Your Lifestyle
01.2018 - 01.2019
Support Worker (Mental Health & Challenging Behaviour)
Your Lifestyle
07.2016 - 01.2018
BA (Hons) - Social Work (Health Specialisation)
Universidad de Valencia