Job Summary
As later Life services we recognise that social work plays a pivotal role within our services and is critical in upholding individuals’ human rights, fostering a strengths and asset based approach to an individual’s mental health recovery; and is a key component to multi-disciplinary integrated working. As such, we are looking for a Senior Social Worker who is able to take up a lead role in supporting the teams to deliver high quality, person centred, strength based specific social care duties, through empowering assessments and support for individuals within our Later Life Inpatient and Community Mental Health teams in Manchester. If you are, innovative, compassionate, hardworking and motivated this is the role for you. You will cover the 3 community teams including our inpatients wards Blossom and Cavendish wards. You will be based at Central Later Life CMHT in Chorlton House, Chorlton, Manchester.
- Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
- Job Title: Senior Social Worker
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- The closing date is 14 July 2025
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be based within a community mental health team within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will support and supervise social workers in that area. The post holder will be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and will carry out the statutory duties of an AMHP in accordance with the relevant legislation, national and local policies and professional code of conduct. The post holder will be expected to maintain their AMHP status, to participate in the management of the AMHP duty system and to take part in the AMHP duty rota as required.
The post holder will hold a small number of highly complex cases and will also act as a social worker/AMHP consultant for team managers and the MDT on other highly complex cases as required.
The post holder will report to the Operational Lead for day-to-day management. Professional social work supervision will be provided by the Divisional Lead for social care for North Manchester services. The post-holder will be required to provide AMHP/social work support, training and mentorship to newly qualified social workers and health colleagues within the Trust and they will also act as a practice assessors for student AMHPs.
The post holder will aim at all times to promote the independence and well-being of adults of working age and/or older people, to assist social inclusion and valued community presence and to enable the widest possible expression of chosen lifestyle.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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.
Details
Date posted: 30 June 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-7190830
Job Locations
Central Later Life CMHT
70 Manchester Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy
Manchester
M21 9UN
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Staff Benefits
Pay Enhancements:
| Band | Saturday (midnight to midnight) and weekdays after 8pm and before 6am | Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time plus 47% | Time plus 94% |
| 2 | Time plus 41% | Time plus 83% |
| 3 | Time plus 35% | Time plus 69% |
| 4-9 | Time plus 30% | Time plus 60% |
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:
Registered Social Worker
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Experience
Essential:
Advise and direct other social workers, team members and health colleagues regarding the requirements of the Care Act (2014), Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related codes of practice
Support and supervise other AMHPs within the division
Act as an AMHP and support the AMHP Hub
Hold a small number of highly complex cases requiring Care Act and legal input
Provide all appropriate mental health and social care assessments and interventions
Convene and attend meetings in accordance with S117 requirements
Produce court reports and support colleagues in their report production
Support CMHT with funding applications and assessments
Chair s.42 safeguarding enquiries
Have applied knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Health Act (1983/2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Act as a practice educator for social work students and support the ASYE programme
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
How to Apply
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