Social Worker
Job Description
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.
Main duties of the job
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. 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
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer National Joint Council Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales. We have adopted the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment which is used for recognising continuous service regarding annual leave, sickness, and maternity for moves within Greater Manchester. In addition, we also recognise previous, continuous, national local government service regarding annual leave.
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
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.
Desirable
- To undertake social work functions in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and best practice to deliver services effectively (i.e Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equality Act)
- To be able to complete strength based assessments, identify the need and urgency of the situation and implement actions to meet needs and minimise risk whilst balancing peoples rights
- To effectively safeguard vulnerable adults and carry out Section 42 enquiries
- To be accountable for your own workload by prioritising and monitoring your workload, completing timely assessments and support planning
- To have the ability to develop effective working relationships with the people you work with, their carers / families and other professionals / colleagues
- To have a clear understanding of the social work role and be able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- To be able to maintain accurate, complete, accessible and up-to-date records and reports which meet legal and policy frameworks, using appropriate Information Technology, systems and software.
- Ability to keep your knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and social work models and methods up to date in order to develop and improve your own practice and contribute to team development
- To be able to support less experienced staff and mentor new staff and / or students across Adult Health and Social Care Services
- To engage in supervision as a tool to help with managing own workload and improve practice
Essential
Essential
- Social Work
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
St James House
Pendleton Way
Salford
M6 5FW
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
