Overview
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The organisation is seeking an experienced advanced social work practitioner to join the adult safeguarding team or neighbourhood teams. The ideal candidate will have a passion for social work, enabling effective integrated working, promoting independence through reablement approaches and safeguarding vulnerable adults in Salford. You will be responsible for carrying out social work duties, requiring the highest levels of skills, knowledge, and professional expertise. You will work as part of a team with colleagues and partner organisations.
Responsibilities
* Carry out social work duties with high levels of autonomy in complex cases.
* Engage in integrated working with multi-disciplinary teams and partner organisations.
* Promote independence through reablement approaches and safeguard vulnerable adults.
* Network and liaise with a wide range of professionals and senior colleagues.
* Manage a caseload and provide expert opinion inside and outside the organisation.
Qualifications and Opportunities
* In depth knowledge and skill in one or more fields of social work, developed through formal post‑qualifying training or development.
* Opportunity to undertake Practice Educator training and support student Social Workers.
* Possibility to undertake postgraduate qualification and/or role in specialised practice (e.g., AMHP, BIA).
* Ability to integrate professional knowledge, service user views, and research/evidence in practice.
* Experience at an advanced level in assessing and managing higher levels of risk with enablement and self-determination.
* Opportunity to work with a wider professional network and senior colleagues.
Benefits and Support
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. We offer a wrap‑around programme of support to look after physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, training, learning and development opportunities, and flexible working to support work‑life balance.
Full induction, supportive team environment, and opportunities for learning and development are provided. Flexible working requests are considered.
How to apply / Contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Neil Symons, Team Manager. Email: Neil.Symons2@nca.nhs.uk. Telephone: 0161 206 0604.
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