Overview
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 other organisations to ensure that people are well connected with their local communities and can work towards people achieving their personal outcomes.
The Adult Social Care workforce aims to improve outcomes for people who live in Salford by developing a skilled and motivated workforce. We do this by investing in continued professional development and ensuring that social work practice is current and of a high standard.
Responsibilities
* Complete strengths-based assessments and promote wellbeing by utilising resources from social care, health and other voluntary or statutory agencies.
* Undertake initial assessments and proactively work with complex and legal issues, crisis planning, provide information, advice, signposting, and transfer to other social work teams or services as required.
* Identify whether the need for further assessment under sections 9 and 10 of the Care Act is necessary, and transfer these to the relevant social work teams for assessments to take place. Complete support planning and reviews.
* Engage in safeguarding activities within the service, including initial information gathering, risk assessment, safety planning and establishing whether Safeguarding Adult Enquiries under section 42 of the Care Act are required.
* Manage competing demands, prioritise work effectively, remain confident and decisive, and stay calm under pressure.
Qualifications and Skills
* Degree in social work and registration with Social Work England, with evidence of continuing professional development.
* Strong understanding of the application of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Adults.
About the Employer
Salford is an exciting place to work and live. The fastest growing economy in Greater Manchester, the city is already home to the BBC and Granada and is attracting many more digital media, creative and professional businesses. Salford's growing success is testament to a unique partnership approach that runs through everything that we do.
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.
Additional Information
For more information about the advertised role and main duties/responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified. For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants. The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Read more about this here.
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