Social Worker (Adults) - Adult Community Mental Health

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Salford seeks experienced Social Workers for the Adult Community Mental Health Team. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and have experience in mental health. The position offers permanent contracts with core hours Monday to Friday and additional support for newly qualified staff. Flexible working opportunities and a competitive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing provisions

Responsibilities

• Care coordination in line with the Care Programme Approach.
• Completing and updating risk assessments.
• Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.
• Assessment, support planning, reviews, and safeguarding within the Care Act 2014.
• Demonstrating anti-discriminatory practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisation skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Report writing for legal processes

Ability to work with mental health issues

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker (Adults) - Adult Community Mental Health at Prescott House, Social Care team.

Closing date: 18 September 2025

Three permanent vacancies have arisen for Social Workers based at Prescott House Adult Community Mental Health Team. Social Work England registration is required. AMHP training is desirable but not essential. We are seeking an experienced mental health social worker with high professional standards who can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Posts are permanent, Monday to Friday with Acute Care Pathway outside core hours for weekends and bank holidays on a rota system. Open to recently qualified social workers as well as experienced practitioners. Support to develop skills and experience within mental health social work is provided, including ASYE for newly qualified staff with regular line management and clinical supervision. Staff wellbeing is supported through peer groups, reflective practice, mindfulness and other team activities.

Main duties of the job

• Care co-ordination in line with the Care Programme Approach.
• Completing and updating risk assessments.
• Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.
• Assessment, support planning, reviews and safeguarding within the meaning of the Care Act 2014.
• Multidisciplinary working.
• Demonstrating anti-discriminatory practice and promoting the rights of vulnerable adults.
• Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Demonstrating ability to collate information and write reports for legal processes such as Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.
• Fulfilling the duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interests Assessor or working towards gaining the associated qualifications, with support to achieve these qualifications.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people in Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford. We are committed to high standards of care and collaboration with local authorities and partners, guided by our values: care, appreciate and inspire. We offer purpose and flexibility, a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and health and wellbeing provisions to support work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job responsibilities

For full details of the advertised role, main duties and person specification, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading, or visit our careers site at www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England

Experience

• Substantial prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check for any previous convictions.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust