Job summary
To function as an independent senior member of the MDT leading on the identification of social care requirements, safeguarding needs of children and young people, and safeguarding processes within the service ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people and ensuring staff follow correct policy and procedure).
To contribute towards the management and development of the Service.
To provide social care risk assessments appropriate to the child/ young person's and parent's /carers needs and contribute to care planning within a multi-disciplinary team.
To work with and develop effective relationships with voluntary and statutory social care services.
To ensure parents and carers needs are identified and assessed.
To develop the role of social work within the service and ensure active engagement with national inpatient CAMH services.
Main duties of the job
Safeguarding
To collaborate with Trust safeguarding nurses and name doctor for safeguarding.
To promote safeguarding best practice, working in partnership with the MDT and Safeguarding Team.
To ensure safeguarding referrals are made to the local authority and lead on disclosure work in collaboration with the MDT and SafeguardingTeam.
Support families /carers in developing practical parenting strategies which enhance positive parent/carer-child relations.
Access the needs of children and young people who may need Local Authority Children's Social Care intervention and make appropriate referrals
Create and maintain effective relationships with children, young people, their parents, families, and carers to ensure diverse needs are identified, met and reviewed.
To liaise with local authorities under Section 85 of the Children Act where children have been, or are expected to be, an inpatient for three months or more
To further enhance safeguarding training and safeguarding supervision to service staff in accordance with Trust and Divisional Safeguarding Supervision Policy and Safeguarding Training Needs Analysis.
To provide information and advice and signpost to resources on safeguarding children/young people and be accessible to all staff to support their day-to-day practices
Please see JD &PS for further information.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Social Work
- Further specialist knowledge in relation to child and adolescent mental health, or experience equivalent to Masters level
- Evidence that professional registration has been maintained and commitment to continued professional development.
Desirable
- Assessor & Practice Educator Training
- Qualification in safeguarding supervision
- Accredited training qualification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local safeguarding policies, guidelines and recommendations.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to safeguarding children
- Significant experience with children and their families who experience complex mental health problems
- Demonstrates knowledge relevant to patterns of abuse and neglect.
- Experience of leadership skills, experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of policy development and implementation
- Awareness of issues affecting ethnic minority families and other socially excluded groups.
- Working knowledge of children's health and development and the nature and impact of child maltreatment.
- Experience of multi-agency child protection work
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary/Agency working including developing strong links with education and community mental health services.
- Experience of Safeguarding Children policy and procedure to ensure children and young people are safeguarded effectively.
- Experience and knowledge of the Children Act (1989/2004); Children and Young Persons Act (2008); Children and Families Act 2014
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Code of Practice and CPA process
- An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Knowledge of and familiarity with appropriate Court procedures
- Experience of working within child/adolescent mental health settings
- Experience of undertaking Parent/Carer type assessments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Social Work
- Further specialist knowledge in relation to child and adolescent mental health, or experience equivalent to Masters level
- Evidence that professional registration has been maintained and commitment to continued professional development.
Desirable
- Assessor & Practice Educator Training
- Qualification in safeguarding supervision
- Accredited training qualification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local safeguarding policies, guidelines and recommendations.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to safeguarding children
- Significant experience with children and their families who experience complex mental health problems
- Demonstrates knowledge relevant to patterns of abuse and neglect.
- Experience of leadership skills, experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of policy development and implementation
- Awareness of issues affecting ethnic minority families and other socially excluded groups.
- Working knowledge of children's health and development and the nature and impact of child maltreatment.
- Experience of multi-agency child protection work
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary/Agency working including developing strong links with education and community mental health services.
- Experience of Safeguarding Children policy and procedure to ensure children and young people are safeguarded effectively.
- Experience and knowledge of the Children Act (1989/2004); Children and Young Persons Act (2008); Children and Families Act 2014
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Code of Practice and CPA process
- An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Knowledge of and familiarity with appropriate Court procedures
- Experience of working within child/adolescent mental health settings
- Experience of undertaking Parent/Carer type assessments
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
