Social Worker (Adults) - Adult Community Mental Health | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Salford is seeking a qualified Mental Health Social Worker to transform Adult Social Care and integrated Community Mental Health Services. The role involves safeguarding duties, providing Care Act assessments, and working across community teams. Ideal candidates will hold a Social Work qualification and have a keen interest in mental health. The position offers professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Regular line management

Professional social work supervision

Ongoing professional development

Peer support groups

Flexible working

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Interest in mental health and previous experience supporting people with mental health problems.
• Experience in statutory social care assessments (Care Act) or safeguarding is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals and act as Enquiry Officer for adult safeguarding.
• Provide Care Act statutory functions and assessments for new referrals.
• Contribute to the Adult Community Mental Health Team and other teams across Salford.
• Participate in AMHP rota and contribute to training if required.

Job description

Overview

We are transforming Adult Social Care and integrated Community Mental Health Services in Salford. The Mental Health Social Work function is delivered within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust’s (GMMH) Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and we are re‑purpose the Mental Health Social Worker role to focus on statutory social care functions.

Responsibilities

• Adult safeguarding: screen referrals and act as Enquiry Officer for those meeting the s.42 threshold for further enquiry.
• Care Act statutory functions: provide Care Act s.2 and s.4, and when required proportionate Care Act assessments for new referrals to Salford’s community mental health services.
• Work across GMMH’s Adult Community Mental Health Team at Ramsgate House and contribute to other Community Mental Health Teams across Salford when required.
• Participate in the AMHP rota if an approved AMHP; contribute to Best Interests Assessment training if staff wishing to train.

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Interest in mental health and previous experience supporting people with mental health problems.
• Experience in statutory social care assessments (Care Act) or safeguarding is an advantage.

Benefits

Regular line management, professional social work supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. Peer support groups, reflective practice groups and flexible working are available. Competitive annual leave allowance and protected hours for health and.

Working hours

37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, primarily based at Ramsgate House, Lower Broughton.

Application

Open to Qualified AMHPs, Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and Best Interests Assessors (BIAs), or staff wishing to train as such.

The advert closes on Monday 5 January 2026.