Hospital Social Worker - Neurosciences | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in Salford is seeking an experienced social worker to join their specialist team. The successful candidate will provide social work support to patients, particularly those suffering from strokes and long-term neurological conditions. The role involves assessments for safe discharges and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with complex needs in a hospital setting, offering a permanent position with a commitment to staff support and retention.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with neurological conditions.
• Qualified social worker at level 2 to level 3 post-qualified.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work assessments for patient discharge.
• Set up necessary services and attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Complete safeguarding investigations.

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a social worker to permanently join the specialist team based at Salford Royal Hospital, providing specialist social work support to patients who have suffered a stroke and have other long‑term Neurological Conditions. We invite experienced qualified social work practitioners (at least level 2 to level 3 post‑qualified) to apply for this permanent full‑time post.

Responsibilities

You will join an experienced and supportive Neurosciences Multi‑Disciplinary Team working across various wards and clinics. You will gain valuable social work experience by working with this client group whose needs can be complex and challenging but very rewarding. You will provide social work assessments for the safe discharge of Salford residents, set up services as required, attend MDT and professional meetings, and complete safeguarding investigations as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally you will have some experience of working with this client group and of working in a hospital setting or similar.

About Salford Care Organisation

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. It is recognised for its outstanding reputation, with Salford being a bold, pioneering step towards delivering a world‑class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Pay and Conditions

The Northern Care Alliance is committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of its Social Work staff. The Trust offers NJC Pay Scales to Social Workers, rather than NHS pay scales, to provide clarity over terms and conditions of employment. Please see the document below for further details.

Additional Information

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties and 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.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.