MBU social worker

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

Job summary

A full-time Social Worker position is available at the Mother and Baby Unit in Wythenshawe Hospital. The role involves working with mothers facing perinatal mental health issues, providing support and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant experience and be registered with Social Work England.

Qualifications

• Experience in perinatal mental health and/or children and family social services.
• Commitment to development and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work practice and support within a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead safeguarding efforts and provide social care advice.
• Offer training and mentorship to newly qualified social workers.

Skills

Perinatal Mental Health

Social Care

Collaboration

Education

Registered with Social Work England

ASYE Completed

Job description

We are delighted to announce a full-time Social Worker opportunity within GMMH Andersen Ward Mother and Baby Unit (MBU).

The MBU, based at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, is a 10-bed inpatient unit for women experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues.

We seek confident, enthusiastic, and experienced social workers passionate about working in a perinatal service. The post requires experience in perinatal mental health and/or children and family social services. The successful candidate will be committed to the development and clinical leadership of the MBU and must be registered with Social Work England and have completed their ASYE.

Role Responsibilities

• Work with the MBU's multidisciplinary team to provide social work practice and support.
• Ensure the needs of mothers and their babies are met through social care services.
• Provide social care advice to staff and lead safeguarding efforts within the MBU.
• Collaborate with other agencies to support mothers, focusing on recovery, social inclusion, and social justice.
• Offer social work support, training, and mentorship to newly qualified social workers and health colleagues.

Additional Information

The role is based at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post reports to the Perinatal Lead Social Worker. Flexibility, innovation, and a positive attitude towards service development are valued.

Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing a wide range of mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Manchester offers a vibrant environment with a welcoming community, cultural activities, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Christina Ireland
• Job Title: SPS Social Work Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]