Advanced Practitioner Community Mental Health Social Work

Leaders In Care Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Social Worker to lead within a Community Mental Health Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while managing a small caseload of just 8 cases, ensuring personalized care for individuals with complex mental health needs. With a hybrid working approach, you can enjoy a better work-life balance while receiving ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Join a supportive team environment where your expertise will directly influence care pathways and service improvements, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Ongoing CPD & Training

Supportive Team Environment

Small Caseload

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• In-depth knowledge of Mental Health Act and safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and expert guidance to Social Workers and Support Workers.
• Manage a small caseload of 8 cases, ensuring high-quality support.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Health Knowledge

Supervisory Skills

Risk Management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Lead Social Worker | Mental Health | Clear Career Progression

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to be part of a supportive team, where you can develop your leadership skills and make a real impact on individuals with complex mental health needs?

This role offers a hybrid working approach, with flexible working 2-3 days WFH per week depending on service need. You'll also hold a very small, manageable caseload of just 8 cases.

You will also have access to weekly professional supervision and offer management support to your peers.

AMHP refresher training is also offered and there is a structured career development path in place, so you always know what the next steps are for you! There is also huge opportunity for you to influence care pathways and service improvements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a lead role within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), providing supervision and expert guidance to Social Workers, Support Workers, and Support Planners.

Why This Role?

• Clear Career Progression: Support to develop as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA), with paid training opportunities.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy 2-3 days working from home per week for a better work-life balance.
• Small Caseload: Manage a caseload of just 8 cases, allowing you to provide in-depth, high-quality support.
• Ongoing CPD & Training: BIA training, Practice Educator training, opportunities to support student placements, ASYE support, and Social Work progression pathways.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

What You’ll Bring:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Best Interest Assessor qualification (or willingness to train and participate in the BIA rota).
• In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007), Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience of working with adults with severe mental health needs, managing complex risk, and making decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in a supervisory role, working with multiple partners, and implementing quality assurance measures.

To apply, you’ll need a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SWE.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send your CV and availability to [e-mail] or give me a call at 07828873089. We’d love to chat with you!