Job overview

Are you a registered Social Worker who has a passion for working with older people?  Do you have an interest in mental health?  If so, why not apply to work at Salford Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. 

The post is 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday (with some weekend working on a rotational basis). 

To apply, you'll need to have a professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

You will be offered regular line management, clinical and peer supervision.  We provide regular support and opportunities for CPD. 

Staff well-being is important and we offer regular peer support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness and other team activities. 

You will provide a person centred, statutory social work service for the most vulnerable adults and their carers in accordance with local and national policies and procedures.  

You will actively support and participate in the development and implementation of integrated, multi-disciplinary working.  

You will take a key role working with partners to safeguard service users through the effective management of risk and the recording and sharing of information.  

You will adopt a strengths-based approach to meet the individual needs of people with lived experience through effective support planning.  

Main duties of the job

Care co-ordination in line with the Care Program Approach.

Completing and updating risk assessments and relevant documentation

Working in accordance the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Mental Health Act (1983) etc. 

Assessment, support planning, reviews and safeguarding within the meaning of the Care Act 2014.

Multi-disciplinary working, including contribution to MDT meetings.

Participation to the Duty Rota, including triaging and completing initial assessments.

Demonstrating anti-discriminatory practice in accordance with the Equality Act (2010) and promoting the rights of vulnerable adults.

Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.

Fulfilling the duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interests Assessor (where relevant).  You will be supported to gain relevant experience pertinent to the role.

Working for our organisation

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

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