Role Summary
The successful candidate will meet the social care needs of in‑patient service users detained under the Mental Health Act and will form part of a multi‑disciplinary clinical team. This is a challenging role as the patients we care for often have complex needs and require intense care and treatment. Clinical and managerial supervision will be available as well as opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
Responsibilities
* Use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers within specific care groups in accordance with agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk management;
* Use professional skills, knowledge, and experience plus a range of interpersonal and communication skills to gather information to make full assessments of risks, protection and social care needs of individuals and family carers within relevant legal and statutory frameworks and agreed priorities;
* Refer to other agencies and make joint assessments where appropriate;
* Offer support and guidance and work in a professional manner with patients’ carers and families;
* Provide for the social care needs of in‑patient service users detained under the Mental Health Act;
* The post holder will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team;
* Carry out a range of social work responsibilities within the framework of NHS and Community Care Act;
* The post holder will be confident with legal duties under MHA 1983 and MCA, including Safeguarding of Adults at Risk and Children;
* Have social circumstances report writing skills and ability to give evidence to MHT and reports to Ministry of Justice;
* As part of the MDT attend Clinical Team Meetings, CPAs and undertake analysis related work;
* Understand multi‑agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures.
About the Trust
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality mental health, learning disability and community services across Greater Manchester. The Trust’s vision is to enable a happier and more hopeful life for each and every person within its communities.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years plus 8 bank holidays – pro rata;
* NHS Pension scheme;
* A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Service;
* Annual personal development review and support for continual personal and professional development with a range of NHS discounts across retail, leisure and travel;
* Flexible working;
* Staff discount with Stagecoach and First Buses.
Application deadline: Thursday 28 May 2026.
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