Job summary
Mental health services in Manchester are working towards Community Transformation; with a new framework the vision is for a place-based community mental health model.
As such, we are looking for a Social Worker who is able to take up a role in supporting our service users in delivering high quality, person centred, strength based social care duties, through empowering assessments and support for individuals within our Specialist CMHTs in North Manchester.
In return we are committed to your wellbeing, training and career development. We can offer you a place on our in-house ASYE programme or the chance to develop your knowledge and skills by completing AMHP training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Education. We have bimonthly AMHP and social work forums. You will have access to social work specific supervision delivered by an experienced social worker. Alongside this there are opportunities to be involved in research or complete psychosocial intervention training
If you are, compassionate, hardworking and motivated this is the role for you. We currently have a position at North Manchester Specialist CMHT based in our exciting new and modern base at the Central Park Hub.
Position: Social Worker
Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Main duties of the job
- To support individuals referred to secondary mental health services for assessment or ongoing care. To demonstrate the Trust values of inspiring hope, working together, to be caring and compassionate, to value and respect others/ourselves and to be open and honest.
- As a qualified Social Worker you will demonstrate and live the Professional Standards as identified by Social Work England.
- Your post will include working with individuals using research based interventions to promote their independence and recovery whilst maintaining high quality clinical documentation.
- This includes respecting individuality, values, cultures and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- Professional Qualification in Social Work eg BA or MA or equivalent
- Willingness to participate in own continuing professional development which is relevant to role
- Registered with Social Work England
Desirable
- BIA
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of completing assessments in line with key legislations and formulating how a decision has been reached
- Experience of producing collaborative person centred care plans
Desirable
- Completing s42 enquiries
- Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) Mental Health Act (1983) and Human Rights Act (1998) and relevant case law
- Knowledge of national and local policy around mental health and social care
- Knowledge and application of risk assessment and formulation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to apply Strengths Based and recovery focused approach
- Ability to reflect on own practice and change approach where necessary
- Ability to co-produce person centred plans
Desirable
- Ability to write reports to a standard expected within a court setting
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Application Process
To apply, please VISIT THE NHS WEBSITE
Application Deadline
September 1st , 2025