Social Worker - Adult Social Care Mental Health Team

Tameside Council; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking Social Workers and Approved Mental Health Professionals in Ashton-under-Lyne. The role involves coordinating care packages, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and supporting individuals with moderate to severe mental health needs. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, offering a chance to contribute to a newly formed Mental Health Team.

Benefits

Commitment to staff development

Support towards AMHP qualification

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in adult social care.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver individual care and social support packages.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support complex mental health needs.
• Ensure Council's obligations under the Care Act are met.

Skills

Experience in adult social care

Knowledge of mental health practices

Driving licence

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity for Social Workers and Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) in Tameside, offering both full-time and part-time hours. Join a newly formed Mental Health Team, working with Community Mental Health Teams, the Living Well service, and the Early Intervention Team. The role focuses on supporting individuals with moderate to severe mental health needs and contributing to the development of the evolving service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, commission, and deliver individual care and social support packages.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Ensure the Council's obligations under the Care Act and other statutory responsibilities are met.
• Support young people transitioning from children\'s services to adult mental health services.
• AMHP duties as part of the AMHP rota (approximately 2 duties per month) where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in adult social care and mental health practice.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check (Barred List Disclosure) procedures required where applicable.
• Professional standards and membership requirements as applicable to the role and regulatory bodies.
• Desirable: progression towards AMHP qualification if not currently an AMHP; opportunity to receive support to achieve AMHP status.

Additional Information

• Role may involve responsibilities consistent with professional grading and development pathways; progression through a professional grade development bar is subject to criteria including relevant qualification level, post-qualification experience, regulatory membership, and adherence to professional standards.
• This post is a designated customer-facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
• This position is subject to enhanced disclosure procedures as part of safer recruitment.

Message from leadership: Our vision is for people to live well in their local communities, supported to participate in local life and live long, healthy, fulfilled lives. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to supporting staff development, wellbeing, and the highest standards of care. If our values align with yours, we welcome you to Team Tameside.