Social Worker - Broughton Neighbourhood Team

About us
The Broughton, social work team is based at Newbury Green Medical Centre, and is co- located with District Nurses. It consists of nine social workers, three community assessment officers, two advanced practitioners and a team manager.

It is committed to supporting residents to achieve positive, lasting outcomes. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where social workers can build strong relationships, make informed decisions, and have a real impact within the local community. You will benefit from regular supervision, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work with a range of multi-agency partners. This is a rewarding role where your skills, values, and commitment can help improve lives.

About the Role
This is a great opportunity to:

• Join a passionate, supportive and experienced team, working in a diverse community
• You will provide a person centred statutory social work service for the residents of Broughton
• Participate in multi disciplinary working and build relationships across these teams
• Adopt a strengths based approach to meet individual need
• Connect people to wider support networks
• Respond quickly to crisis on a duty basis
• Take part in safeguarding residents both at home and in 24 hour care settings

About you

We're looking for motivated and compassionate social workers who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for all residents. You will bring strong communication and relationship-building skills, sound professional judgement, and a collaborative approach to working with others.

We value integrity, respect, inclusivity, and a strengths-based approach to meeting need, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities in a supportive team environment. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice, and helping people make positive and sustainable changes in their lives.

Please contact Karen Turner at k.turner@salford.gov.uk for any further information about the post.

This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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