Adults Social Worker – CMHT Team #000A1D831

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking two experienced Social Workers for the Community Mental Health Services in Salford. The roles focus on ensuring compliance with mental health regulations while delivering quality care through collaboration in a team setting. Candidates must possess a professional qualification in social work with at least 3 years of relevant experience and be registered with Social Work England, with the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Free ongoing training

Competitive pay rates

Weekly payments via in-house payroll

Enhanced DBS

Support from dedicated team

Dedicated consultant

Various opportunities in preferred area

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in adult mental health or statutory social care roles.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Completing statutory 12-month reviews of mental health care packages.
• Ensuring compliance with Care Act and Mental Health Act.
• Delivering person-centred social care interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Independence

Collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in social work

Job description

Adults Social Worker – CMHT Team #000A1D831

Mental Health Social Worker – Commissioning & Review Officer (x2)
Salford – Prescott House (Little Hulton) & Ramsgate House (Lower Broughton)
Interim | Adult Social Care | Office-Based with Some Flexibility

Semester Recruitment is working with Salford City Council to recruit two experienced Social Workers for their Community Mental Health Services as Commissioning and Review Officers.

These roles are within integrated community mental health teams (CMHTs) as part of a Section 75 partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, delivering Adult Social Care in a multidisciplinary framework.

Responsibilities include:

• Completing statutory 12-month reviews of mental health care packages
• Ensuring compliance with the Care Act and Section 117 of the Mental Health Act
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred, and strengths-based social care interventions
• Collaborating with other Review Officers across Salford’s CMHTs
• Managing out-of-area placement reviews and maintaining accurate case records
• Contributing to the effective commissioning of services, promoting best outcomes and value for money

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in adult mental health or statutory social care roles
• Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007)
• Ability to travel across Salford and out-of-area placements (car driver essential)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to undergo employment history and reference checks

Work arrangement:

• Primarily office-based at Prescott House or Ramsgate House
• Some hybrid working depending on service needs

Additional info:

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in mental health social care

Application details:

• CVs are being reviewed now; don’t miss out
• This is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

Must have:

• A professional qualification in social work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS/Update service
• References for the last 5 years of employment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly payments via in-house payroll
• Enhanced DBS
• Support from dedicated team
• Dedicated consultant
• Various opportunities in your preferred area

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