Join us at an exciting time for Adult Social Care in Salford. Salford City Council is continuing to strengthen and evolve its Adult Social Care services, with a clear commitment to inclusion, innovation and person‑centred practice. As part of this, we are creating a specialist role that will play a pivotal part in improving outcomes for neurodivergent adults across the city. This is a unique opportunity to work in a forward‑thinking service that values professional expertise, partnership working and creative approaches to support.
Neurodivergent Lead
Adult Social Care Grade 5A (scp 43‑45)
Location: Salford Civic Centre
We are recruiting a Neurodivergent Lead to provide specialist practice leadership and direct support to neurodivergent adults, including people with autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. The role will also support future strategic intentions.
About the role
* Hold a direct, complex caseload of neurodivergent adults, offering specialist interventions and advocacy beyond traditional models of support, while indirectly supervising front‑line staff in their interventions.
* Promote strengths‑based, person‑centred and anti‑oppressive practice across Adult Social Care.
* Provide expert advice, consultation and guidance to colleagues working with neurodivergent people.
* Develop and deliver training, guidance and resources to improve understanding and practice across services.
* Undertake statutory duties under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation, using specialist knowledge to support positive risk‑taking and rights‑based practice.
* Work closely with partners across children’s services, health, housing, the voluntary sector, public health, police and commissioning to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary support.
* Contribute to service development, gathering intelligence to enhance quality improvement, research and innovation in line with local and national priorities.
What we’re looking for
* In‑depth experience of working with neurodivergent adults.
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Equality Act 2010.
* Empathy, integrity and a strong commitment to social justice and inclusion.
* Confidence working in complex, multi‑agency environments.
* Advanced communication skills and the ability to adapt approaches to meet diverse communication and sensory needs.
* Capability to influence, support and challenge practice through consultation, mentoring and training.
* Motivation by innovation, bringing energy to learning and to continuous improvement.
* Reflective, resilient and comfortable working at pace, balancing statutory responsibilities with creativity and compassion.
We recognise the demands of specialist social work roles and are committed to providing high support alongside high challenge.
If you have any questions or would like informal conversation, please email Lisa Sherlock at Lisa.Sherlock@nca.nhs.uk. Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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