Adults Advanced Practitioner (AP) - Front Door (£32.55ph)

Location: Swinton M27 5DA

Contract: Ongoing 

Rate: £32.55

Start: ASAP

About the Role:

Salford is proud of its integrated health and social care partnership and is entering an exciting period of transformation. To support this ambitious programme and continue delivering high-quality services for our residents, we are looking for experienced and motivated Advanced Social Work Practitioners to join our Front Door Services.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across both our:

• Early Help Team
• Safeguarding Team
• Working across both Early Help and Safeguarding, you will be instrumental in providing timely, proportionate interventions that promote independence and wellbeing. Using a strengths-based approach, you will support adults to delay, reduce, or prevent the need for ongoing formal services, while ensuring people remain safe, empowered, and at the centre of decision-making, achieving the outcomes that are most important to them.

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, you will provide professional leadership within the team, supporting high-quality strengths-based practice while ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

You will undertake complex assessments, support safeguarding enquiries, and work collaboratively with health and social care partners to deliver person-centred interventions. Alongside casework responsibilities, you will support the development of less experienced practitioners and assist the Team Manager in driving service improvement and practice excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to work across both Early Help and Safeguarding, providing a varied and rewarding experience at the front door of Adult Social Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake complex Care Act assessments, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries.
• Support the delivery of strengths-based, person-centred interventions that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Provide professional advice, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced staff members.
• Complete supervision with allocated practitioners to support professional development and quality practice.
• Undertake case audits and case sign-off responsibilities to ensure safe and effective decision-making.
• Support quality assurance activity and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Assist the Team Manager with the day-to-day operation of the service, including work prioritisation and duty functions.
• Support performance management and practice development within the team.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, carers, families, communities, and partner agencies.
• Promote preventative approaches and early intervention wherever appropriate.
• Contribute to the continued development of integrated working across health and social care.

Why Join Salford?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, integrated health and social care system.
• Work within a service at the forefront of Adult Social Care transformation.
• Gain experience across both Early Help and Safeguarding functions.
• Have the opportunity to influence practice standards and support workforce development.
• Work in a supportive environment that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Make a genuine difference by putting people at the heart of everything you do.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking experienced and confident practitioners who:

• Are qualified and registered Social Workers with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Have experience working with complex cases within Adult Social Care.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding legislation, and associated statutory guidance.
• Are passionate about strengths-based and person-centred practice.
• Have experience supporting, coaching, or mentoring colleagues.
• Are confident in providing professional challenge and making defensible decisions.
• Thrive in integrated multi-agency environments.
• Can support the Team Manager in maintaining high standards of practice and performance.
• Are committed to achieving positive outcomes for adults and their families.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Access to learning and development opportunities, including Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Supportive management and professional leadership.
• Opportunity to contribute to service transformation and innovation.
• Welcoming and collaborative team culture.

Location

Swinton Civic Centre

Contract

12 months

Hours

08:30 - 16:30 Monday to Friday

Hybrid working is an option, with a minimum of 3 office days per week. 

Salford is a vibrant and ambitious city with a thriving economy and strong commitment to integrated health and social care. This is your opportunity to be part of a service that is transforming lives, developing practice, and making a real difference for local people.