Advanced Practitioner Social Worker - Adult Community Mental Health

Job summary

We are recruiting to three Advanced Social Work Practitioner posts, one to each of our Adult Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT)

1 x Cromwell House in Eccles
1 x Ramsgate House in Broughton
1 x Prescott House in Little Hulton.

This is a great opportunity to work within Salford, a diverse and vibrant city, within our integrated and multi-disciplinary community mental health services. These teams are based at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) where the mental health social work function is delivered in accordance with local integrated arrangements between Salford City Council, Northern Care Alliance and GMMH.

You will provide positive leadership and support to social work staff and ensure the delivery of effective services for adults experiencing a range of severe and enduring mental health conditions. The post holder will lead on the delivery of statutory social care functions at the CMHT in accordance with the Care Act (2014), Mental Health Act (1983, as amended), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other relevant legislation.

You will need to model effective practice in complex situations, providing a strengths based and person centred approach while managing identified risks. You will need to network with a wide range of professionals and other colleagues, promote a culture of professional curiosity and contribute to the positive social work identity within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

Provide consultation and guidance with respect to complex social care practice issues to care coordinators and other staff within the team.
Assist the Team Manager in providing effective social care leadership and ensuring high standards of practice.Support and provide supervision to social workers working in the CMHT.
Carry out social work duties and interventions in relation to complex cases, requiring high levels of skill, knowledge and professional expertise. Act as CPA Care Coordinator for small caseload in recognition of other duties.

About us

We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer NJC Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification or equivalent.
Best Interest Assessor or willingness to undertake the training
Registered with the SWE

Desirable

You have additional qualifications; Post Qualifying courses such as best interests assessor or relevant other continued professional development
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status or willingness to undertake the training

Experience
Essential

Substantial prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health needs.
An understanding of the principles and values underlying the Care Act 2014; Mental Health Act (1983, as amended) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other legislation as they relate to the role.
Substantial experience acting as Enquiry Lead and undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries in line with s.42 Care Act (2014).
Substantial experience undertaking assessments and arranging packages of care in accordance with the Care Act (2014).

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant welfare rights legislation
Prior experience working as a care coordinator in community mental health services.

Knowledge and skills
Essential

Up to date knowledge of mental health, mental capacity and human rights legislation including current case law.
You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda; the enablement model of health and social care; what is personalisation and how do you ensure your work is person centred including knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal.
You must clearly evidence that you have a clear understanding of the Social Worker role in a Community Mental Health Team.
Knowledge of relevant welfare rights legislation.

Desirable

Understanding and ability to interpret relevant legislation.
Additional Skills
Essential
Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
Commitment to training, service, and continuous professional development.

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.