Job summary
Mental health services in Manchester are working towards Community Transformation; with a new framework the vision is for a place-based community mental health model.
We recognise that social work plays a key role within this. Social work is critical in upholding individuals' human rights, fostering a strengths and asset based approach to an individual's mental health recovery; and a component to multi-disciplinary integrated working.
As such, we are looking for a Social Worker who is able to take up a role in supporting our service users in delivering high quality, person centred, strength based social care duties, through empowering assessments and support for individuals within our Specialist CMHTs in North Manchester.
In return we are committed to your wellbeing, training and career development. We can offer you a place on our in-house ASYE programme or the chance to develop your knowledge and skills by completing AMHP training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Education. We have bimonthly AMHP and social work forums. You will have access to social work specific supervision delivered by an experienced social worker. Alongside this there are opportunities to be involved in research or complete psychosocial intervention training
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
You will be responsible for carrying out social work duties is a fast paced multi-disciplinary team requiring the highest levels of skills, knowledge and professional expertise. You will ensure the delivery of effective, safe integrated services for adults through the promotion of high standards of practice in assessments and person-centred planning, being creative to meet individual outcomes. The role involves:
Assessing, planning and review in line with requirements of the Care Act (2014) and s117 of the Mental Health Act (1983).
Taking a strengths based and assessed based approach to support
Work with a caseload of individuals in a collaborative way to support in the development of their assessments, recovery plans and structured care plans
Signpost to non-statutory services or commission packages of care.
Complete high quality assessments of Mental Capacity (in line with Mental Capacity Act 2005) and chair Best Interest Meetings
Make safeguarding enquiries in line with s42 of the care Act (2014) ensuring that safeguarding is person centred, outcomes achieved and risk mitigated
Comply with SWE Professional Standards and be Registered with Social Work England ,
Comply with legislation, national and local policies and procedures.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Social Work eg BA or MA or equivalent
- Registered with Social Work England
Desirable
- Practice Educator
- AMHP
- BIA
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of completing assessments in line with key legislations and formulating how a decision has been reached
- Experience of producing collaborative person centred care plans
Desirable
- Completing s42 enquiries
- Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) Mental Health Act (1983) and Human Rights Act (1998) and relevant case law.
- Knowledge of national and local policy around mental health and social care
- Knowledge and application of risk assessment and formulation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to apply Strengths Based and recovery focused approach
- Communication skills that enable engagement
- Ability to co-produce person centred plans
- Ability to reflect on own practice and change approach where necessary
Desirable
- Ability to write reports to a standard expected within a court setting
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the CMHT area in order to visit service users in their homes or in other community basis and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Social Work eg BA or MA or equivalent
- Registered with Social Work England
Desirable
- Practice Educator
- AMHP
- BIA
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of completing assessments in line with key legislations and formulating how a decision has been reached
- Experience of producing collaborative person centred care plans
Desirable
- Completing s42 enquiries
- Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) Mental Health Act (1983) and Human Rights Act (1998) and relevant case law.
- Knowledge of national and local policy around mental health and social care
- Knowledge and application of risk assessment and formulation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to apply Strengths Based and recovery focused approach
- Communication skills that enable engagement
- Ability to co-produce person centred plans
- Ability to reflect on own practice and change approach where necessary
Desirable
- Ability to write reports to a standard expected within a court setting
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the CMHT area in order to visit service users in their homes or in other community basis and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
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).
