Senior Social Worker

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to lead and support teams in delivering exceptional, person-centered care. This role is pivotal in promoting the independence and well-being of individuals within the community, ensuring adherence to mental health legislation while fostering strong therapeutic relationships. The successful candidate will not only supervise and mentor newly qualified social workers but also manage complex cases, contributing to a transformative journey in mental health care. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of community mental health and make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with AMHP status required.
• Experience in advising and supervising social workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams in delivering high-quality social care.
• Assess complex mental health needs and produce court reports.
• Supervise social workers and provide mentorship.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Health Legislation

Supervision and Mentorship

Assessment Skills

Therapeutic Relationship Building

Education

Registered Social Worker

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Job description

Mental health services in Manchester are commencing their journey around Community Transformation.

We recognise that social work plays a pivotal role within this transformation. Social work is critical in upholding individuals’ human rights, fostering a strengths and asset based approach to an individual’s mental health recovery; and is a key component to multi-disciplinary integrated working.

Position Overview

As such, we are looking for a Senior Social Worker who is able to take up a lead role in supporting the teams to deliver high quality, person centred, strength based specific social care duties, through empowering assessments and support for individuals within our Specialist Community Mental Health teams in North Manchester.

If you are compassionate, hardworking and motivated, this is the role for you. We currently have a position at North Manchester Specialist CMHT based in our exciting new and modern base at the Central Park Hub.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will be based within a community mental health team within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will support and supervise social workers in that area. The post holder will be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and will carry out the statutory duties of an AMHP in accordance with the relevant legislation, national and local policies and professional code of conduct. The post holder will be expected to maintain their AMHP status, to participate in the management of the AMHP duty system and to take part in the AMHP duty rota as required.

The post holder will hold a small number of highly complex cases and will also act as a social worker/AMHP consultant for team managers and the MDT on other highly complex cases as required.

The post holder will report to a CMHT Team Manager for day-to-day management. Professional social work supervision will be provided by the Divisional Lead for social care for North Manchester services. The post-holder will be required to provide AMHP/social work support, training and mentorship to newly qualified social workers and health colleagues within the Trust and they will also act as practice assessors for student AMHPs.

The post holder will aim at all times to promote the independence and well-being of adults of working age and/or older people, to assist social inclusion and valued community presence and to enable the widest possible expression of chosen lifestyle.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

1. Advise and direct other social workers, team members and health colleagues regarding the requirements of the Care Act (2014), Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related codes of practice.
2. Act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), balancing the human rights of the service user within a legislative and statutory framework.
3. Supervise and monitor the professional competence of social workers in their division.
4. Support the management and running of the AMHP Hub.
5. Assess and monitor complex mental health and social care needs of service users and carers.
6. Produce court reports as appropriate including Mental Health Tribunal reports.
7. Make every effort to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users.
8. Chair safeguarding enquiries and support local services in ensuring robust processes are in place.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Experience

• Experience advising and directing other social workers and health colleagues.
• Support and supervise other AMHPs within the division.
• Act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).

Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve.

Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**