Job summary
An opportunity is available for an experienced qualified Social Worker to join the neurosciences social work team in covering the Community Stroke and Neurosciences Rehabilitation Team (CSNRT). This is a full time permanent post, will suit someone looking for challenge and has a keen interest to support an experienced CSNRT service at St James House and Neuro Social work team based at Salford Royal Hospital.
This post provides social work support to Salford Residents who have suffered a brain injury/trauma/acquired and other long term neurological conditions such as MND to support the person and to complement the community rehab goals. We are looking for an experienced qualified social worker, preferably Level 3, who is keen to join a specialist team, develop skills, knowledge and has a passion for supporting people creatively and compassionately who have experienced a brain injury for example, which is often life changing for the person and their loved ones. Home visits would be essential to this post.
We are dedicated to providing services and help to people living in Salford with long term neurological conditions. We aim to provide those with neuro conditions with a service that puts them at the centre and provide support to the loved ones who are also experiencing life changing circumstances.
We provide regular planned supervision, informal supervision and will look at opportunities to exploreprogression and meet learning and support needs of those working in the NCA
Main duties of the job
- Providing assessments/Reviews which recognise the strength, goals, and needs of the person being assessed.
- Attending MDT's, professionals' meetings, discharge planning meetings and best interests' meetings as may be required.
- Being committed to team working and being part of a supportive specialist team
- Completing capacity assessments and safeguarding enquiry's as appropriate to the case
- Providing a social work centred role to MDT's and other meetings ensuring the person with the neurological condition is at the centre of decision making.
- Supporting the loved ones and carers of the person with the neurological condition who may also be facing life changing circumstances.
- Ability to provide support to the loved ones of those with neurological conditions, given that the change being faced by all can be sudden, this can be challenging and will require resilience and self-care, making the most of reflection and supervision by the social worker.
- To advocate and challenge when appropriate in the best interests of the person with the neurological condition.
- To look at the least restrictive options for care and support
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and will require good organisational skill
- To provide assessment of needs in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other legislation associated with statutory role. Provide support and services in line with those assessment
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 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
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
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
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 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 your ability to develop effective working relationships with service users and their carers' and show evidence of good assessment practice
- You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda and the promotion of independence (enablement) model of health and social care.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of personalisation and a person-centred approach.
- You must clearly evidence that you have the ability to 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
- 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.
Desirable
- You can evidence an innovative approach to the development of new methods of working to support people in the community
- You can show knowledge of relevant Welfare Rights Legislation
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
- You must hold a current registration with SW England
Desirable
- You have additional qualifications; Best Interest Assessors; AMHP; Practice Educator; Post Qualifying courses or other professional development qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults/older people
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 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 your ability to develop effective working relationships with service users and their carers' and show evidence of good assessment practice
- You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda and the promotion of independence (enablement) model of health and social care.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of personalisation and a person-centred approach.
- You must clearly evidence that you have the ability to 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
- 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.
Desirable
- You can evidence an innovative approach to the development of new methods of working to support people in the community
- You can show knowledge of relevant Welfare Rights Legislation
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
- You must hold a current registration with SW England
Desirable
- You have additional qualifications; Best Interest Assessors; AMHP; Practice Educator; Post Qualifying courses or other professional development qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults/older people
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).