Social Worker (Adults) - Adult Community Mental Health Salford, North West England, England
Job description
Job overview
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 is 3C to 4A (£32,909 to £39,463) with progression up to £42,503 (4B) if AMHP qualified.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered with the Health and Social Care Professions Council
- Relevant Professional Qualifications DipSW, BA, MA in Social Work, CQSW
Desirable criteria
- You have additional qualifications; Post Qualifying courses such as best interests assessor or relevant other continued professional development
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status or willingness to undertake the training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.
- An understanding of the principles and values underlying the Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2012; Mental Health Act (1983, as amended) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other legislation as they relate to this client group.
Desirable criteria
- Prior experience working as a care coordinator in community mental health services.
- Experience of acting as Enquiry Lead and undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries in line with s.42 Care Act.
- Previous experience commissioning packages of care in line with the Care Act 2014.
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of mental health, mental capacity and human rights legislation including current case law.
- You must clearly evidence that you have a clear understanding of the Social Worker role in a Community Mental Health Team.
- Knowledge of relevant welfare rights legislation.
- Ability to develop written reports, including those needed under legal requirements.
- Ability to work with adults to promote their independence and well-being.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding and ability to interpret relevant legislation.
Additional Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
- Commitment to training, service, and continuous professional development.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/covid-19-vaccination-programme where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
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We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. We value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of our local community. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
