Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join the North Manchester Later Life Community Mental Health Team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older adults experiencing mental health challenges, while working within one of the UK’s leading specialist mental health providers.
Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and have access to reliable transport to travel across the city as required. Experience working in mental health or older adult services is desirable but not essential.
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, making this a great opportunity for UK-based social workers seeking to switch sponsors within a supportive and progressive NHS Trust.
About the Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is a statutory public body and part of the National Health Service, registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It became an NHS Foundation Trust under Section 35 of the National Health Service Act on 1 February 2008.
As one of the largest specialist mental health providers in the country, the Trust delivers inpatient and community-based mental health services across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, as well as a broad range of specialist mental health and addiction services throughout Greater Manchester, the North West, and beyond. It also provides Health and Justice Services within various custodial settings.
The Trust employs over 7,000 staff, operates from 109 locations, and has an annual income forecast of £510.2 million for 2024/25. Each year, it supports approximately 97,000 service users.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Social Worker to North 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 framework the vision is for a place-based community mental health model.
Social work is critical in upholding individuals’ human rights, fostering a strength 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:
- Hold a social work qualification
- Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Have access to transport to be able to travel widely across the city
Working for our organisation
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
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Relevant professional qualification, DipSW, BA, MA Social Work, CQSW.
Desirable criteria
- Recognised professional assessor / practice teachers qualification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status or willingness to undertake this training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of conducting assessments identifying health and social care needs
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with older adults with complex mental health needs
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of commissioning care packages
Desirable criteria
- Experience of investigating safeguarding concerns
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Skilled in organisation and prioritisation of workloads, making informed decisions and evaluating outcomes
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Sensitivity and perception in the assessment of vulnerable service users and their families with complex needs, using the assessment and safeguarding frameworks
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to develop written reports, including those needed under legal requirements.
- Physical Skills and effort
Essential criteria
- Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
- Requirements due to setting
Essential criteria
- The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
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We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click here.
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it here.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
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Application Deadline
August 11, 2025