Social Care
Adult Services
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/v6246289
Salford is looking to recruit experienced and newly qualified Social Work practitioners to a range of full-time and part-time posts which are permanent across the city. You will join a supportive team with experienced managers who will provide regular supervision and annual appraisals where you can discuss a range of learning and development opportunities to support you with your continued professional development. We offer competitive rates of pay and we support all our newly qualified social workers through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
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 be required to work as part of a team with both your colleagues and partner organisations.
You will be or work towards being a skilled, effective practitioner acting with considerable autonomy. You may have in depth knowledge and skill in one or more fields of practice which may have been developed through a formal post, qualifying training and/or development activity. You will have the opportunity to undertake Practice Educator training and support student Social Workers. You will have the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate qualification and/or role in specialised practice e.g., AMHP, BIA. You will need to have the ability to integrate professional knowledge, the views of people using services and research/evaluation evidence routinely in your practice. At experienced level, you will need to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination. You will need to network and liaise with a wider range of professionals and other colleagues, including at more senior levels. You will need to manage a caseload and offer expert opinion inside and outside the organisation.
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer NJC Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job Description/ Person Specification.docx
Candidate Information Pack.pdf
Sponsorship Information.pdfsalary from
£34,834
contract
permanent
working hours
full time
application deadline
11 59 pm
12th May 2024
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