Job summary
The ideal candidate will have a passion for social work, enabling effective integrated working with colleagues in health, housing, police, and other partners, promoting independence through reablement approaches and safeguarding vulnerable adults in Salford. You will be responsible for carrying out social work duties, requiring the highest levels of skills, knowledge, and professional expertise. You will work as part of a team with both your colleagues and partner organisations.Successful candidates will receive a full induction into the organisation and will be fully supported to settle into the role. We recognise the commitment, dedication and hard work of our staff and we will provide you with the support you need to be happy and healthy both at work and at home which is why we consider all flexible working requests. The organisation offers a wrap-around programme of support to look after your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing as well as excellent training, learning and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, skills, and experience. You will be a skilled, effective practitioner acting with considerable autonomy. You will have an in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation in particular the Care Act 2014.
Main duties of the job
You will be skilled in undertaking strengths based, outcomes focused social care assessments, person-centred support planning and reviews. You will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience to safeguard vulnerable adults following the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal and developing robust protection plans whilst carrying out section 42 enquiries. You will have the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes for Salford residents.
At experienced level, you will need to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination. You will need to network and liaise with a wide range of professionals and other colleagues, including at more senior levels. You will need to manage a caseload and offer expert opinion inside and outside the organisation. You will be skilled in carrying out mental capacity assessments and holding best interest meetings.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Potential TUPE Transfer
Adult Social Care services in Salford are currently delivered by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust and are expected to transfer to Salford City Council during 2026.
As this role forms part of those services, the successful candidate is likely to transfer to Salford City Council under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), subject to the transfer proceeding as planned. Any transfer would be managed through the appropriate formal process, including consultation and support for affected employees.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
- You must hold a current registration with Social Work England.
- You must hold a full, current and valid driving licence and have a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate. You will also need adequate vehicle insurance cover.
- You must clearly evidence an understanding of the principles and values underlying the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation.
- You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda and the promotion of independence (enablement) model of health and social care.
- You must clearly evidence that you can maintain accurate records and to communicate complex information clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form
- You must clearly evidence that you have a clear understanding of the social work role in a multi disciplinary setting.
- Experience of working with adults/older people
Desirable
- You have additional qualifications; Best Interest Assessors; AMHP; Practice Educator; Post Qualifying
- You can show knowledge of relevant Welfare Rights Legislation
- You can evidence an innovative approach to the development of new methods of working to support people in the community.
Essential
Essential
- Social Work
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- You must clearly evidence your ability to develop effective working relationships with people with lived experience and their carers' and show evidence of good assessment practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop effective working relationships with other professionals and colleagues
- Possess skills of negotiation, mediation, and de-escalation - seeking constructive approaches to problem solving
- Have a good standard of computer skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Summerfield House
Eccles Old Road
Salford
M5 5AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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