MBU Social Worker

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,959 - 48,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Annual leave

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Social Worker for the Andersen Ward Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to deliver social work services to mothers and babies in a perinatal mental health setting.

Experience in perinatal mental health or children and families, Social Work England registration, completion of ASYE, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate/ Diploma or Degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Understanding of Mental Health Act, Children Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Care Act.
• Experience in mental health or children & families settings.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team work and Child Protection proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services to meet the needs of mothers and babies on the MBU.
• Lead safeguarding and provide social care guidance to the MDT.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to support recovery, social inclusion and justice.
• Provide training/mentorship to newly qualified social workers and health staff.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership in social work

Communication skills

Chairing meetings

Education

DipSW/BA/BSc/MSc Social Work

Job description

Main area perinatal mental health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-fri 9am-5pm) Job ref 437-8000669-A

Site Andersen Ward MBU Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/08/2026 23:59

Job overview

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

PLEASE NOTE: The post will initially be based at the Prestwich Hospital site on Loweswater Ward while refurbishment work is completed at the substantive base, Laureate House. This arrangement is expected to last approximately 6–9 months.”

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

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.
• Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multidisciplinary.
• Ability to work confidently in a multidisciplinary setting, including chairing meetings.
• Ability to organise/co-ordinate and respond effectively to complex information.

Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org

The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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, we’d love to hear from you.

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We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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