Social Worker

Job summary

Are you a Social Worker who has a passion for working with older people? Do you have an interest in mental health? Well if you do, why not apply to work at Salford Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. This is a part-time position. To apply, you'll need to have a professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

This is a permanent position and the working hours are flexible, Monday to Friday for 19.73 hours per week. This position is open to recently qualified social workers, as well as experienced ones who may be wishing to seek a change of work/life balance. Please note that the Qualified Social Worker scale 3C - 4B (*AMHP Status) £36,124 - *£45,718. You will be supported by our CMHT colleagues to develop your skills and experience within the field of mental health review and commissioning.

You will be offered regular line management and clinical supervision along with peer supervision. We provide regular support and opportunities for CPD, which can be tailored to individuals' needs and areas of interest. Staff wellbeing is important at Salford Older Adults CMHT and we offer regular peer support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness and other team activities.

Main duties of the job

You will be reviewing care and support needs for older adults with a range of mental health difficulties. The job will entail support planning and reviewing packages of care for individuals to identify and manage needs and associated risks, promoting rights and well-being. You will be collating information and compiling detailed and accurate support plans and other relevant documentation in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983).

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have opportunities for collaboration and interagency working.You will be part of a clear professional structure, operating with the support of the Advanced Practitioner for Social Work. You will be provided with a full range of mandatory training and CPD opportunities.You will work alongside a range of agencies and develop your skills, supporting CMHT colleagues and students.

About us

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Mental Health 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 workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification
Essential

Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
You must hold a current registration with Social Work England.
You must hold a full, current and valid driving licence and have a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate. You will also need adequate vehicle insurance cover.

Desirable

To undertake social work functions in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and best practice to deliver services effectively (i.e Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equality Act)
To be able to complete strength based assessments, identify the need and urgency of the situation and implement actions to meet needs and minimise risk whilst balancing peoples rights
To effectively safeguard vulnerable adults and carry out Section 42 enquiries
To be accountable for your own workload by prioritising and monitoring your workload, completing timely assessments and support planning
To have the ability to develop effective working relationships with the people you work with, their carers / families and other professionals / colleagues
To have a clear understanding of the social work role and be able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
To be able to maintain accurate, complete, accessible and up-to-date records and reports which meet legal and policy frameworks, using appropriate Information Technology, systems and software.
Ability to keep your knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and social work models and methods up to date in order to develop and improve your own practice and contribute to team development
To be able to support less experienced staff and mentor new staff and / or students across Adult Health and Social Care Services
To engage in supervision as a tool to help with managing own workload and improve practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.