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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Work Practitioner to join Salford's Adult Health and Social Care Contact Team.
The Adult Health and Social Care Contact Team is the first point of contact for people who live in Salford who may need to access health or social care services. Within this role, you will be required to work closely with colleagues to provide information, advice and support to adults and their carers who may be eligible for assessment and care services under the Care Act 2.
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. 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 Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Adults.
The main duties of the role includes completing strengths-based assessments and promoting well-being by utilising resources from social care, health and other voluntary or statutory 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.
You will be a skilled practitioner who can 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 for these assessments to take place. You will also be required to complete support planning and reviews.
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.
About usTo 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.jobsincare.com/job/jbns6ch7
In line with the Trusts 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Work Practitioner to join Salford's Adult Health and Social Care Contact Team.
The Adult Health and Social Care Contact Team is the first point of contact for people who live in Salford who may need to access health or social care services. Within this role, you will be required to work closely with colleagues to provide information, advice and support to adults and their carers who may be eligible for assessment and care services under the Care Act 2.
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. 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 Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Adults.
The main duties of the role includes completing strengths-based assessments and promoting well-being by utilising resources from social care, health and other voluntary or statutory 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.
You will be a skilled practitioner who can 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 for these assessments to take place. You will also be required to complete support planning and reviews.
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.
About us
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.jobsincare.com/job/jbns6ch7
In line with the Trusts 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.
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