An opportunity has arisen for a social worker to permanently join the specialist team based at Salford Royal Hospital, providing specialist social work support to patients who have suffered a stroke and have other long term Neurological Conditions. We invite experienced qualified social work practitioners (at least level 2 to level 3 post qualified) to apply for this permanent full-time post.
You will join an experienced and supportive Neurosciences Multi-Disciplinary Teams working across various wards and clinics and will gain valuable social work experience by working with this client group whose needs can be complex and challenging but very rewarding. You will provide social work assessments for the safe discharge of Salford residents, set up services as required, attend MDT and professional meetings while completing safeguarding investigations as required.
Ideally you will have some experience of working with this client group and of working in a hospital setting or similar.
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisaiton is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
The Northern Care Alliance is committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of its 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. Please see the document below for further details.
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
This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026