Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford
Part Time
Permanent
Expires 23/06/2025
About the Role
Please click here to apply:
https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/search-and-apply/apply-now#!/job/v7266498.
Are you a Social Worker who has a passion for working with older people? Do you have an interest in mental health? Well if you do, why not apply to work at Salford Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. This is a part-time position.
To apply, you'll need to have a professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
This is a permanent position and the working hours are flexible, Monday to Friday for 19.73 hours per week.
This position is open to recently qualified social workers, as well as experienced ones who may be wishing to seek a change of work/life balance.
Please note that the Qualified Social Worker scale 3C 4B (*AMHP Status) £36,124 - *£45,718.
You will be supported by our CMHT colleagues to develop your skills and experience within the field of mental health review and commissioning.
You will be offered regular line management and clinical supervision along with peer supervision. We provide regular support and opportunities for CPD, which can be tailored to individuals' needs and areas of interest.
Staff wellbeing is important at Salford Older Adults CMHT and we offer regular peer support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness and other team activities.
You will be reviewing care and support needs for older adults with a range of mental health difficulties. The job will entail support planning and reviewing packages of care for individuals to identify and manage needs and associated risks, promoting rights and well-being. You will be collating information and compiling detailed and accurate support plans and other relevant documentation in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983). You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have opportunities for collaboration and interagency working.
You will be part of a clear professional structure, operating with the support of the Advanced Practitioner for Social Work.
You will be provided with a full range of mandatory training and CPD opportunities.
You will work alongside a range of agencies and develop your skills, supporting CMHT colleagues and students.
Working for your organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
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