An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Social Worker to South Manchester Later Life Community Mental Health Team. The experienced recruit will operate within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and will mainly undertake commissioning and care purchasing tasks for service users, working within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. We support practitioners in their professional development and we are friendly and supportive team
Overview Mental health services in Manchester are commencing their journey around Community Transformation. Working towards the new Community mental health frameworkthe vision is for a place-based community mental health model.
Social work is critical in upholding individuals' human rights, fostering a strengths and asset based approach to an individual's mental health recovery. We are looking for social workers who take an anti-oppressive approach to social care interventions. Social work expertise is a key component to multi-disciplinary integrated working. We have roles which will enable you to carry out specific social care duties for individuals We are a highly motivated and passionate about social care in Manchester and Manchester social workers are dedicated to the delivery of high quality, person centred, strength based and empowering assessments and support. If you are compassionate, hardworking and motivated this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will also complete assessments for clients and carers and at times also provide care coordination in line with the Trust Care Programme Approach (CPA) guidance and policies. You will be allocated care coordinator/lead professional for a caseload of both organic & functional clients.
You will be expected to participate in the rostered Duty role which includes initial CMHT assessments of new referrals and feeding these back at the Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings
Complete Safeguarding processes as needed with support of Team Manager and Seniors
The Community Mental Health Team operates from Monday to Friday during usual office hours
All applicants must:
o Hold a social work qualification
o Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
o Have access to transport to be able to travel widely across the city
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000members 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 responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Recognised professional assessor / practice teachers qualification
Qualifications & Training
* Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status or willingness to undertake this training
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of conducting assessments identifying health and social care needs
* Experience of working with older adults with complex mental health needs
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of commissioning care packages
* Experience of investigating safeguarding concerns
Specific Skills
* Skilled in organisation and prioritisation of workloads, making informed decisions and evaluating outcomes
Specific Skills
* Sensitivity and perception in the assessment of vulnerable service users and their families with complex needs, using the assessment and safeguarding frameworks
Specific Skills
* Ability to develop written reports, including those needed under legal requirements.
Physical Skills and effort
* Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
Requirements due to setting
* The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata
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