Later Life CMHT - Social Worker/Care Coordinator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Manchester seeks a compassionate and motivated Social Worker for the Later Life Community Mental Health Team. The role involves assessments, care coordination, and supporting clients in their recovery journey. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Hold a social work qualification.
• Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Have access to transport for city travel.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments for clients and carers.
• Provide care coordination for a caseload of clients.
• Participate in initial CMHT assessments of new referrals.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Education

Social Work Qualification

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An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Social Worker to North Manchester Later Life Community Mental Health Team. The experienced recruit will operate within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and will mainly undertake commissioning and care purchasing tasks for service users, working within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. We support practitioners in their professional development and we are friendly and supportive team

Overview Mental health services in Manchester are commencing their journey around Community Transformation. Working towards the new Community mental health frameworkthe vision is for a place-based community mental health model.

n. Social work is critical in upholding individuals’ human rights, fostering a strengths and asset based approach to an individual’s mental health recovery. We are looking for social workers who take an anti-oppressive approach to social care interventions. Social work expertise is a key component to multi-disciplinary integrated working. We have roles which will enable you to carry out specific social care duties for individuals We are a highly motivated and passionate about social care in Manchester and Manchester social workers are dedicated to the delivery of high quality, person centred, strength based and empowering assessments and support. If you are compassionate, hardworking and motivated this is the role for you.

The successful candidate will also complete assessments for clients and carers and at times also provide care coordination in line with the Trust Care Programme Approach (CPA) guidance and policies. You will be allocated care coordinator/lead professional for a caseload of both organic & functional clients.

You will be expected to participate in the rostered Duty role which includes initial CMHT assessments of new referrals and feeding these back at the Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings

Complete Safeguarding processes as needed with support of Team Manager and Seniors

The Community Mental Health Team operates from Monday to Friday during usual office hours

All Applicants Must

• Hold a social work qualification
• Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
• Have access to transport to be able to travel widely across the city
  
  

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kyla Bryson Job title: Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 271 0277

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