Job summary
A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Social Worker within Salford's community mental health services. You will be employed by Northern Care Alliance and seconded to work within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in accordance with Salford's integrated arrangements.
We are looking for an experienced social worker who has high professional standards and the ability to work well with colleagues within muti-disciplinary settings.
A professional qualification and registration is required.
The postholder will be expected to work their hours across Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays as they will need to provide representation at Salford wide meetings on these days.
You will be supported to develop your skills and experience in the role. Line management and professional social work supervision will be provided by the Social Care Governance and Performance Lead.
Main duties of the job
The Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Social Worker will work across the Salford Division of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH) and wider health and social care services within Salford to:
- Ensure relevant information is shared between partners - e.g. GMMH, Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Adult Social Care, Salford Royal, Probation etc.
- Present relevant information concerning adults at risk and alleged perpetrators of abuse at multi-agency forums such as MARAC, DRIVE and local vulnerable adults meetings, and provide feedback to involved practitioners and teams within GMMH.
- Support and advise adult mental health workers in the management of complex cases involving domestic abuse and child / adult safeguarding.
- Provide advice and consultation to other agencies regarding access to appropriate mental health services.
- Perform the role of S.42 Enquiry Lead in relation to adult safeguarding where there is workload capacity for this.
The post holder will work closely with other professionals to ensure the needs of children and adults are met.
About us
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer National Joint Council Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales. We have adopted the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment which is used for recognising continuous service regarding annual leave, sickness, and maternity for moves within Greater Manchester. In addition, we also recognise previous, continuous, national local government service regarding annual leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. 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
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. 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
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Social Work qualification and registration
- Prior experience working in a role with responsibilities to make child and adult safeguarding referrals for both children and adults in accordance with local policies and procedures.
- Significant knowledge and experience of maintaining effective and safe working practices in relation to child and adult safeguarding.
- Good knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation, national guidance and policy relating to domestic abuse and child / adult safeguarding.
- Ability to work with individuals in a person centred and strength-based way evidencing a commitment to 'Making Safeguarding Personal'.
- pPrior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health conditions.
Essential
Essential
- Social Work qualification and registration
Desirable
- Experience of acting as Enquiry Lead and undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries in line with s.42 Care Act.
- Prior experience working in a community mental health service (e.g. Community Mental Health Team).
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Social Work qualification and registration
- Prior experience working in a role with responsibilities to make child and adult safeguarding referrals for both children and adults in accordance with local policies and procedures.
- Significant knowledge and experience of maintaining effective and safe working practices in relation to child and adult safeguarding.
- Good knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation, national guidance and policy relating to domestic abuse and child / adult safeguarding.
- Ability to work with individuals in a person centred and strength-based way evidencing a commitment to 'Making Safeguarding Personal'.
- pPrior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health conditions.
Essential
Essential
- Social Work qualification and registration
Desirable
- Experience of acting as Enquiry Lead and undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries in line with s.42 Care Act.
- Prior experience working in a community mental health service (e.g. Community Mental Health Team).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).