Salary: £45,091 £49,282 (SCP 3438) plus an additional annual AMHP allowance of £2,025 (subject to eligibility and requirements).
About the Role
Rochdale Borough Council offers an opportunity to join our Adult Social Care service as an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker within our Mental Health Teams.
This is a full-time, permanent position and a key leadership role within the service, offering the chance to shape practice, support staff development, and influence high-quality outcomes for adults in our community.
The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will:
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to social workers and support planners
- Play a vital role within the management team (this is a non-case-holding position)
- Offer professional guidance on complex cases and decision-making
- Promote a learning culture and high standards of practice
- Ensure effective application of key legislation, including:
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Safeguarding frameworks
- Section 117 Aftercare (Mental Health Act)
Professional Requirements
Essential:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England
You must also:
- Be a qualified and practising AMHP, or currently on the AMHP training pathway, or willing to undertake the training
- Be a qualified Best Interest Assessor (BIA) or willing to train to support the rota
- The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment
Knowledge & Skills
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in adult social care and/or mental health services
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of relevant legislation and practice frameworks
- Can confidently support and guide others with complex cases
- Has experience (or interest) in staff supervision and/or supporting students
- Works collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- Is committed to promoting continuous improvement and quality assurance
What We Offer
At Rochdale, we are committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing.
You will benefit from:
- Regular supervision and strong management support
- A positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including:
- AMHP training
- BIA trainingPractice Educator training
- Support with student placements and ASYE development
- Career progression pathways
Additional Opportunities
- AMHPs will join a rota aligned with our dedicated AMHP Hub, with:
- Regular professional supervision
- Access to refresher training
- Additional AMHP allowance (£2,025 per year, subject to criteria)
- Qualified BIAs will have the opportunity to participate in the BIA rota
Hours may be required to be worked over 7 days, as per the needs of the service.
Travel may be required, as per the needs of the service. Casual User Car Allowance is payable.
Closing Date: 21st June 2026, 11:59pm.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check against the adult workforce.
