Social Worker
The closing date is 01 June 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and experienced Social Worker to join the Transition Team in Salford. This rewarding role focuses on supporting young people as they move into adulthood, promoting wellbeing, independence and positive long‑term outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for social work and working with young people, enabling effective integrated working with colleagues in Children’s Services, Education, Health, Mental Health, Housing and our Safeguarding partners.
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 both your colleagues and partner organisations.
You should hold a degree in social work, be registered with Social Work England, with evidence of continuing professional development and a strong understanding of the application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding practice and other relevant legislation.
Main Duties of the Job
The main duties of the role include completing strengths‑based assessments and promoting wellbeing by utilising resources from social care, health and other statutory or voluntary agencies. The role involves undertaking initial assessments, and proactively working with complex and legal issues, crisis planning, providing information, advice, signposting, and transferring to other social work teams or other services as required. There is a Safeguarding function within the service, which includes initial information gathering, risk assessing, 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 and prioritise the work demands effectively. The role requires applicants who are confident decision makers and who can stay calm under pressure.
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, with a vehicle having a current MOT and adequate insurance.
* Ability to undertake social work functions in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and best practice to deliver services effectively (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equality Act).
* Capability to complete strengths‑based assessments, identify the need and urgency of the situation, and implement actions to meet needs and minimise risk while balancing people’s rights.
* Effective safeguarding of vulnerable adults and carrying out Section 42 enquiries.
* Accountability for own workload by prioritising and monitoring it, completing timely assessments and support planning.
* Development of effective working relationships with people, carers/families and other professionals/colleagues.
* 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 and reports meeting legal and policy frameworks, using appropriate IT systems and software.
* Keeping knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and social work models and methods up to date to develop and improve practice and contribute to team development.
* Support of less experienced staff and mentoring of new staff and/or students across Adult Health and Social Care Services.
* Engagement in supervision to manage own workload and improve practice.
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, 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 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.
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 for any previous convictions.
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