Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Work Practitioner to join Salford's Adult Health and Social Care Contact Team.
The Adult Health and Social Care Contact Team is the first point of contact for people who live in Salford who may need to access health or social care services. Within this role, you will be required to work closely with colleagues to provide information, advice and support to adults and their carers who may be eligible for assessment and care services under the Care Act 2014.
We strive to support people to live well and to be safe at home. We do this by having strength-based conversations to support people to promote their wellbeing.We work closely with other organisations to ensure that people are well connected with their local communities and can work towards people achieving their personal outcomes.
The Adult Social Care workforce aims to improve outcomes for people who live in Salford by developing a skilled and motivated workforce. We do this by investing in continued professional development and ensuring that social work practice is current and of a high standard. 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 Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Adults.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role includes completing strengths-based assessments and promoting well-being by utilising resources from social care, health and other voluntary or statutory 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.
You will be a skilled practitioner who can identify whether the need for further assessment under section 9 and 10 of the Care Act is necessary, and transfer these to the relevant social work teams for these assessments to take place. You will also be required to complete support planning and reviews.
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 decision makers and who can stay calm under pressure.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
- You must hold a current registration with the Social Work England.
Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- 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.
- 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 be able to effectively triage safeguarding referrals, taking into consideration risk, safety planning and decision making which is underpinned by the Care Act 2014 (s.42)
- 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
Desirable
- You have additional qualifications; Best Interest Assessors; AMHP; Practice Educator; Post Qualifying courses or other professional development qualifications.
- You can show knowledge of the recent Government Guidelines
- Experience of working with adults / carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
- You must hold a current registration with the Social Work England.
Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- 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.
- 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 be able to effectively triage safeguarding referrals, taking into consideration risk, safety planning and decision making which is underpinned by the Care Act 2014 (s.42)
- 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
Desirable
- You have additional qualifications; Best Interest Assessors; AMHP; Practice Educator; Post Qualifying courses or other professional development qualifications.
- You can show knowledge of the recent Government Guidelines
- Experience of working with adults / carers
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).