Social Worker
The closing date is 07 April 2026
We are looking to recruit a social worker to our Adult Safeguarding Team in Salford. 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.
Your responsibilities will include carrying out social work duties with the highest levels of skill, 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 and ongoing support to settle into the role.
Main duties of the job
You will be a skilled, effective practitioner acting with considerable autonomy. You will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014, and be skilled in undertaking strengths‑based, outcomes‑focused social care assessments, person‑centred support planning and reviews.
You will safeguard vulnerable adults following the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal, develop robust protection plans and carry out Section 42 enquiries. You will communicate effectively and work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes for Salford residents. At an experienced level you will demonstrate expert practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self‑determination.
You will network and liaise with a wide range of professionals and senior colleagues, manage a caseload and offer expert opinion both inside and outside the organisation. You will be skilled in carrying out mental capacity assessments and holding best‑interest meetings.
About us
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 across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.
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, a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Person specification
* Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
* Current registration with Social Work England.
* Full, current and valid driving licence; a vehicle with a valid MOT certificate and adequate insurance.
* Capability to undertake social work functions in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and best practice (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equality Act).
* Ability 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.
* Effective safeguarding of vulnerable adults and carrying out Section 42 enquiries.
* Accountable for workload by prioritising and monitoring tasks, completing timely assessments and support planning.
* Strong working relationships with people you work with, their carers/families and other professionals.
* Clear understanding of the social work role and ability to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Maintenance of accurate, complete, accessible and up‑to‑date records that meet legal and policy frameworks using appropriate IT systems.
* Regularly update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and social work models to develop and improve practice.
* Support less experienced staff and mentor new staff or students across Adult Health and Social Care Services.
* Engage in supervision as a tool to help manage workload and improve practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to identify any previous criminal convictions.
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