Job summary
We are recruiting for a Social Worker at Greater Manchester Mental Health (Adult Community Mental Health Team).
Rated Good in
their most recent CQC report, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation
Trust, (GMMH) provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for
Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan. The Trust also provides a wide
range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services for patients
from Greater Manchester and beyond. From the beauty of the surrounding
countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city, Greater Manchester has
something for everyone.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team, working both independently and alongside others to provide primary mental health care to patients. As a social worker, you'll assist people in finding answers to their difficulties. This could involve supporting people to live independently or shielding vulnerable individuals from injury or abuse. Social workers improve the lives of individuals and families by assisting them in doing so; you will work with clients, their families, and others, including: the elderly, young offenders, families at risk of breaking down, and children at risk of abuse or neglect.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote and provide expertise and guidance to the wider multidisciplinary team on a range of social work interventions, which
acknowledge the social context, human rights and self determination of the individual.
Advise health colleagues in respect
of key legislation and social policy which inform social work
practice.
Assess and monitor the mental health and social care needs of
service users and carers as part of an integrated team, sharing
information in an appropriate and secure manner using both
electronic and paper-based systems.
Work in partnership with other statutory, voluntary and community
agencies working towards greater social inclusion for services users
and carers
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote and provide expertise and guidance to the wider multidisciplinary team on a range of social work interventions, which
acknowledge the social context, human rights and self determination of the individual.
Advise health colleagues in respect
of key legislation and social policy which inform social work
practice.
Assess and monitor the mental health and social care needs of
service users and carers as part of an integrated team, sharing
information in an appropriate and secure manner using both
electronic and paper-based systems.
Work in partnership with other statutory, voluntary and community
agencies working towards greater social inclusion for services users
and carers
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have a professional qualification in Social Work (degree or postgraduate programme)
- To be registered with Social Work England
- To have the suitable experience in a mental health setting or have at least 6 months post qualifying experience within the mental health field.
- To be able to have excellent time management, organisation skills and maintain professionalism.
- Have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have a professional qualification in Social Work (degree or postgraduate programme)
- To be registered with Social Work England
- To have the suitable experience in a mental health setting or have at least 6 months post qualifying experience within the mental health field.
- To be able to have excellent time management, organisation skills and maintain professionalism.
- Have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
