Social Worker (Adults) - Adult Community Mental Health

A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Social Worker, to be based at Prescott House Adult Community Mental Health Team. This is a fantastic career opportunity to work with a supportive and passionate team, who will help you develop as a Social Worker through from ASYE, Level 3, Practice Educator and AMHP.

Social Work England registration is required.

You will be a qualified Social Worker (AMHP is desirable, not essential). We are looking for an experienced mental health practitioner who has high professional standards and the ability to work well with colleagues in a multi disciplinary setting.

The post is permanent, Monday to Friday with Acute Care Pathway outside of core hours for weekends and bank holidays on a rota system.

The pay scale is3C to 4A (£32,909 to £39,463) with progression up to £42,503 (4B) if AMHP qualified.

• Care co-ordination in line with the Care Program Approach.
• Completing and updating risk assessments.
• Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983).
• Assessment, support planning, reviews and safeguarding within the meaning of the Care Act 2014.
• Multidisciplinary working.
• Demonstrating anti discriminatory practice and promoting the rights of vulnerable adults.
• Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Demonstrating an ability to collate information and write reports of a standard fit for legal processes such as Mental Health Tribunal's and Hospital Managers Hearings.
• Fulfilling the duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interests Assessor or being willing to work towards gaining the associated qualifications.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of its 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. Please see the document below for further details.

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.