Social Worker | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit a social worker to our Adult Safeguarding Team. 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. 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 to develop 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.

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.