Social Worker (Sponsorship Available) At Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,152 to £46,142 a year
Job Type: Full-time
The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit four social workers across our adult social care service. We have a vacancy on our front door adult social care contact team, our safeguarding team, and two on our long term support teams.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for social work, enabling effective integrated working with colleagues in health, housing, police, and other partners, promoting independence through reablement approaches and safeguarding vulnerable adults in Salford. You will be responsible for carrying out social work duties, requiring the highest levels of skills, knowledge, and professional expertise. You will work as part of a team with both your colleagues and partner organisations.Successful candidates will receive a full induction into the organisation and will be fully supported to settle into the role. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust recognises the commitment, dedication and hard work of staff and will provide the support needed to be happy and healthy both at work and at home which is why all flexible working requests are considered. The organisation offers a wrap-around programme of support to look after physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing as well as excellent training, learning and development opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills, and experience.

Main Duties of the Job

You will be a skilled, effective practitioner acting with considerable autonomy. You will have an in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation in particular the Care Act 2014. You will be skilled in undertaking strengths based, outcomes focused social care assessments, person-centred support planning and reviews. You will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience to safeguard vulnerable adults following the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal and developing robust protection plans whilst carrying out section 42 enquiries.

You will have the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes for Salford residents. At experienced level, you will need to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination. You will need to network and liaise with a wide range of professionals and other colleagues, including at more senior levels. You will need to manage a caseload and offer expert opinion inside and outside the organisation. You will be skilled in carrying out mental capacity assessments and holding best interest meetings.

About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. The Trust’s 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS Trust, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to enhancing the health of the local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. The organisation values care, appreciate and inspire, which are its three core values.

In return, the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust offers a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means more challenge and opportunities for career growth. Benefits include a competitive package, generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

Job Description

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. Further details about working at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust can be found in the Candidate Information Pack or via the careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications / Registration / Requirements

• Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification; Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent
• Must hold a current registration with Social Work England
• Must hold a full, current and valid driving licence with a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate and adequate insurance

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equality Act)
• Ability to complete strength based assessments and manage risk
• Ability to safeguard vulnerable adults and carry out Section 42 enquiries
• Ability to manage caseloads and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports using IT systems
• Ability to support and mentor junior staff and students
• Commitment to supervision and continuous professional development

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information is available via the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, applicants must provide a criminal record certificate for any country lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for further details.

How to Apply

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