Social Worker Job in Salford – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust | Sponsorship Available

Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,152 – £46,142 Per Annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 25 January 2026

Job Summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Social Worker for its Adult Safeguarding Team in Salford.

The role involves:

• Working collaboratively with health, housing, police, and other partner organisations

• Promoting independence through reablement approaches

• Safeguarding vulnerable adults and managing complex social work cases

The successful candidate will receive a full induction and ongoing support, with access to training, learning, and development opportunities. Flexible working arrangements are considered to support wellbeing at work and at home.

Main Duties

The Social Worker will:

• Act as a skilled, effective practitioner with considerable autonomy

• Apply in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014

• Conduct strengths-based, outcomes-focused social care assessments

• Develop person-centred support plans and carry out reviews

• Safeguard vulnerable adults following Making Safeguarding Personal principles

• Carry out Section 42 enquiries and manage higher-risk situations

• Conduct mental capacity assessments and hold best interest meetings

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes

• Network and liaise with professionals across the organisation

About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

• Serves over one million people across Greater Manchester

• Employs 20,000 colleagues in hospital and community settings across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford

• Provides consistent high-quality care and collaborates with local authorities and partners

• Core values: Care, Appreciate, Inspire

• Offers competitive benefits, flexible working, and protected hours for health and wellbeing

• Career opportunities are available across a large, dynamic organisation

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

• Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW, or equivalent)

• Current registration with Social Work England

• Full driving licence with a roadworthy vehicle and valid insurance

• Skilled in social work practice, safeguarding, and assessment processes

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of legislation including Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equality Act

• Ability to complete strength-based assessments and implement actions to minimise risk

• Experience safeguarding vulnerable adults and carrying out Section 42 enquiries

• Ability to manage caseloads and prioritise workload effectively

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and mentoring staff/students

• Strong record-keeping and use of IT systems

Security & Legal Requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required

• Skilled Worker sponsorship available for applicants outside the UK

• Criminal record certificates required from countries resided in for 12+ months over the past 10 years

• Must hold current UK professional registration

How to Apply

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