About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and experienced Social Worker to come and join the Transition Team in Salford.
This rewarding role focuses on supporting young people as they move into adulthood, promoting wellbeing, independence and positive long-term outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for social work and working with young people, enabling effective integrated working with colleagues in Children's Services, Education, Health, Mental Health, Housing and our Safeguarding partners.
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.
You should hold a degree in social work, be registered with Social Work England, with evidence of continuing professional development and a strong understanding of the application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding practice and other relevant legislation.Salford is an exciting place to work and live. The fastest growing economy in Greater Manchester, the city is already home to the BBC and Granada and is attracting many more digital media, creative and professional businesses. Salford's growing success is testament to a unique partnership approach that runs through everything that we do.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role includes completing strengths-based assessments and promoting wellbeing by utilising resources from social care, health and other statutory of voluntary agencies. The role involves undertaking initial assessments, and proactively working with complex and legal issues, crisis planning, providing information, advice, signposting, and transferring to other social work teams or other services as required.There is a Safeguarding function within the service, which includes initial information gathering, risk assessing, safety planning and establishing whether Safeguarding Adult Enquiries under section 42 of the Care Act are required.The role requires resilient practitioners who can manage competing demands and prioritise the work demands effectively. The role requires applicants who are confident and decision makers and who can stay calm under pressure.
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
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 Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Salford
M27 5AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)