We're exploring new ways of working with adults with Autism and this has allowed us to create an exciting new role... The role is a developmental opportunity, and the role holder will work with citizens with lived experience of Autism . As well as creating new ways of working and developing/delivering training on how to assess and achieve positive outcomes with Autistic people. The role holder will be expected to become a champion, share good practice, and support workers with the assessment and support planning process.

If you have a passion for supporting people with Autism and want to take a lead role then this could be the post for you....

Main duties of the job

You will be or work towards being a skilled, effective practitioner acting with considerable autonomy. You may have in depth knowledge and skill in one or more fields of practice which may have been developed through a formal post, qualifying training and/or development activity. You will have the opportunity to undertake Practice Educator training and support student Social Workers. You will have the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate qualification and/or role in specialised practice e.g., AMHP, BIA. You will need to have the ability to integrate professional knowledge, the views of people using services and research/evaluation evidence routinely in your practice. At experienced level, you will need to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination. You will need to network and liaise with a wider range of professionals and other colleagues, including at more senior levels. You will need to manage a caseload and offer expert opinion inside and outside the organisation.

About us

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

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 NJC Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
• You must hold a current registration with the Social Work England.

Skills, knowledge & experience

Essential

• You must clearly evidence an understanding of the principles and values underlying the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation.
• You must clearly evidence your ability to develop effective working relationships with service users and their carers' and show evidence of good assessment practice.
• You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda and the promotion of independence (enablement) model of health and social care.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of personalisation and a person centred approach.
• You must clearly evidence that you have the ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate complex information clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form.
• You must clearly evidence that you have a clear understanding of the social work role in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Demonstrate the ability to develop effective working relationships with other professionals and colleagues.
• Possess skills of negotiation, mediation and de-escalation - seeking constructive approaches to problem solving.
• Experience of working with adults/older people.
• Have a good standard of computer skills.

Desirable

• You have additional qualifications Best Interest Assessors AMHP Practice Educator Post Qualifying courses or other professional development qualifications.
• You can evidence an innovative approach to the development of new methods of working to support people in the community.
• You can show knowledge of relevant Welfare Rights Legislation.
• You can show knowledge of the recent Government Guidelines.

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various locations

Albert Street

Salford

M30 0BL

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