Social Worker Review and Extra Care Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Work Practitioner to join Salford Adult Social Care. We strive to support people to live well and 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 achieving 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 invest in continued professional development and ensure that social work practice is current and of a high standard. 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 application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Adults.
Responsibilities
* Complete strengths-based assessments and promote well‑being 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, providing information, advice, signposting, and transferring to other social work teams or services as required.
* Identify whether the need for further assessment under section 9 and 10 of the Care Act is necessary and transfer these to the relevant social work teams.
* Complete support planning and reviews.
* Conduct safeguarding function: initial information gathering, risk assessing, safety planning and establishing whether Safeguarding Adult Enquiries under section 42 of the Care Act are required.
* Manage competing demands, prioritise work and remain confident and calm under pressure.
Qualifications
* Degree in social work.
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Strong understanding of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Adults.
Benefits
We can offer you a 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. You will receive a competitive benefits package, including an annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Contact
Name: Paula Gray
Job title: Principal Manager
Email address: paula.gray@nca.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0161 206 0604
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function / Industries
* Other
* Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr