MBU social worker

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time Social Worker position is available within the Mother and Baby Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital. The role involves providing social work services to mothers experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health or children's services. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in mental health or children's services.
• Completed ASYE.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Lead safeguarding initiatives for the Mother & Baby Unit.
• Support mothers with recovery and social inclusion.

Skills

Partnership working

Multi-agency collaboration

Child Protection

Mental Health Knowledge

Education

BA/BSc/MSc Social Work

Certificate of qualification in Social Work

Job description

We are delighted to announce that a full time Social Worker opportunity has become available within GMMH Andersen Ward Mother and Baby Unit (MBU). The MBU which is based at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital is a 10 bedded inpatient unit for women experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues.

We are seeking applications from confident, enthusiastic, & experienced social workers who are passionate about working in a perinatal service.

The post holder will have either experience working within perinatal mental health and/or experience working within children and family social services.

We are looking for a Social Worker who is committed to the development and clinical leadership of the MBU.

The post holder will be registered with Social Work England

The post holder will have completed their ASYE

Main duties of the job

To work with the Mother & Baby Unit's (MBU) multi-disciplinary team providing social worker practice and support across the Unit. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of social work services ensuring the needs of individual mothers and their babies are met. They will provide social care advice to staff and take a lead role in safeguarding for the MBU.

You will work closely with other agencies and individuals to support mothers with a clear focus on recovery, social inclusion and social justice.

Although the role and responsibilities have been outlined within this job description, it is important that the post holder is flexible, innovative and had a positive attitude to change as the service develops.

The post holder will be based on the Mother and Baby Unit at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will report to and receive Professional social work supervision fromthe Perinatal Lead Social Worker.

The post-holder will be required to provide social work support, training, and mentorship to newly qualified social workers and health colleagues within the Trust.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.

Please see attached job description and person specification

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• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education and Experience

• Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ Diploma or Degree in Social Work. E.g. DipSW, BA/BSc/MSc Social work
• Current registration with Social Work England
• An understanding of the principles, values and application underlying the Mental Health Act (1983, as amended 2007) Children Act 1989 (other relevant Children's legislation) Mental Capacity Act (2005); Human Rights Act 1998; Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2012; and other legislation as they relate to this service user group.
• Prior experience working in a mental health or children's and families setting.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Has experience in Child Protection Proceedings and relevant legal frameworks to be able to advise and consult

Knowledge and Skills and Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on parent / child.
• oCommitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multidisciplinary.
• oAbility to work confidently in a multidisciplinary setting, including chairing meetings.
• oAbility to organise/co-ordinate and respond effectively to complex information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7110385

Job locations

Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd