Advanced Social Worker Practitioner - Neighbourhood Social Work Team

Salford Council; Swinton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to lead by example within a supportive team of social workers in Salford. The role focuses on expert case guidance, staff development, and promoting strengths-based, person-centred practice to empower adults and carers to live independently and improve wellbeing.

The post emphasizes shaping outstanding practice, influencing service delivery, and driving continuous improvement in collaboration with partner agencies across the city.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced social worker.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on complex cases.
• Support the development of colleagues to enhance practice.
• Champion strengths-based, person-centred approaches in service delivery.
• Influence practice, drive innovation and improved outcomes for adults and carers.

Job description

About us

The Swinton Neighbourhood Team is one of five locality-based teams providing support to adults aged 18 and over across Salford. Based in the heart of the city, the team is responsible for delivering statutory social work functions in line with the Care Act 2014. In addition to its neighbourhood responsibilities, the team leads on Care Act duties for HMP Forest Bank and St Joseph’s Approved Premises. The team also provides specialist support to individuals with complex physical disabilities living within the Pendleway Housing Scheme, working in partnership with a range of agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. We are committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do, delivering compassionate, inclusive, and outcome-focused support that helps individuals thrive within their communities.

About the Role

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, you will be a visible leader within a supportive and ambitious team, shaping outstanding practice and making a real difference to the lives of adults and carers across Salford. You will provide expert guidance on complex cases, support the development of colleagues, and champion strengths-based, person-centred approaches. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to influence practice, drive innovation, and play a key role in delivering high-quality services that empower people to achieve their goals and live independent, fulfilling lives.

About you

Are you an experienced social worker ready to inspire others and shape excellent practice? We're looking for someone who is passionate, innovative, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for adults and carers. You'll bring expertise, resilience, and strong relationship-building skills, alongside a drive to support colleagues, champion continuous improvement, and make a lasting impact.

It’s an exciting time to join Salford, we’d love to hear from you.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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