Social Worker | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 28 March 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £36,124 - £45,718 Pro Rata Per Annum
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 27 April 2025
• Location: Salford, M27 5WW
• Company: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 6982667/236-SCO-SW024-25

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.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 Apr 2025

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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., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

You will work alongside a range of agencies and develop your skills, supporting CMHT colleagues and students. 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.

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. 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.