Social Worker Community Learning Disability Team
The closing date is 12 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a social worker to join the Learning Disability Service in Salford.
The Learning Disability Service has been an integrated team for over 20 years and the successful candidate will work alongside health colleagues in the single service. We strive to support people to live well and to be safe at home. We do this by having strength‑based conversations to support people to promote their wellbeing. We work closely with partner organisations to ensure that people are well connected with their local communities and can work towards achieving their personal outcomes. The Service aims to improve outcomes for people in Salford by developing a skilled and motivated workforce. We invest in continued professional development and maintain high standards of practice.
You should hold a degree in social work, be registered with Social Work England, have evidence of continuing professional development and a strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Adults. Salford is an exciting place with a thriving economy.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include completing strengths‑based assessments and promoting well‑being by utilising resources from social care, health and other agencies. The role involves undertaking initial assessments, proactively working with complex and legal issues, crisis planning, providing information, advice, signposting, and transferring to other social work teams or services as required. There is a safeguarding function that includes initial information gathering, risk assessment, safety planning and establishing whether Safeguarding Adult Enquiries under section 42 of the Care Act are required. The role requires resilient practitioners who can manage competing demands, prioritise work effectively and stay calm under pressure.
About us
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. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing health by delivering high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our core values: care, appreciate, and inspire. Join our team.
We can offer you a role with purpose and flexibility, a competitive benefits package including annual leave, flexible working, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, supporting a better work‑life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Job responsibilities
For more information about the advertised role, main duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents or visit our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
* You must hold a current registration with Social Work England.
Skills, knowledge & experience
* You must hold a full, current and valid driving licence and have a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate. You will also need adequate vehicle insurance cover.
* To undertake social work functions in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and best practice to deliver services effectively (i.e Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equality Act)
* To be able 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
* To be able to effectively triage safeguarding referrals, taking into consideration risk, safety planning and decision making which is underpinned by the Care Act 2014 (s.42)
* To be accountable for your own workload by prioritising and monitoring your workload, completing timely assessments and support planning
* To have the ability to develop effective working relationships with the people you work with, their carers / families and other professionals / colleagues
* To have a clear understanding of the social work role and be able to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team
* To be able to maintain accurate, complete, accessible and up‑to‑date records and reports which meet legal and policy frameworks, using appropriate Information Technology, systems and software.
* Ability to keep your knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and social work models and methods up to date in order to develop and improve your own practice and contribute to team development
* To be able to support less experienced staff and mentor new staff and / or students across Adult Health and Social Care Services
* To engage in supervision as a tool to help with managing own workload and improve practice
* You have additional qualifications; Best Interest Assessors; AMHP; Practice Educator; Post Qualifying courses or other professional development qualifications.
* You can show knowledge of the recent Government Guidelines.
* Experience of working with adults / carers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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