We are recruiting to two permanent Social Worker posts, to be based at Cromwell House Adult Community Mental Health Team.
Social Work England registration is required.
You will be a qualified Social Worker. We are looking for an experienced mental health social worker who has high professional standards and the ability to work well with colleagues in a multi disciplinary setting. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status is desirable but not essential). You will be provided regular line management and professional social work supervision by the team's Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
The posts are permanent, Monday to Friday, with Acute Care Pathway outside of core hours for weekends and bank holidays on a rota system.
This position is open to recently qualified social workers as well as experienced social workers. You will be supported by our social work team to develop your skills and experience within the field of mental health social work.
Newly qualified social workers will be supported to complete the ASYE programme with the support of experienced social workers within the team and ASYE supervisor.
Assessment, support planning, reviews and safeguarding within the meaning of the Care Act 2014.
Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983).
Care co-ordination in line with the Care Programme Approach.
Completing and updating risk assessments.
Multidisciplinary working.
Demonstrating anti discriminatory practice and promoting the rights of adults with care and support needs.
Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.
Demonstrating an ability to collate information and write reports of a standard fit for legal processes such as Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.
Fulfilling the duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interests Assessor or being willing to work towards gaining the associated qualifications. You will be supported to gain this experience and qualifications.
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.
In line with the Trust’s 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.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025
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