Advanced Social Worker Practitioner - Community Mental Health Teams

This is an exciting opportunity to join Rochdale Borough Council's mental health service as an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker.

The post will focus on delivering the Adult Social Care agenda within mental health, working in partnership with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT).

The role will be based within one of the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) covering Rochdale and is a full-time permanent position.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker who can lead social care in the Community Mental Health Team, providing leadership, management and supervision to social workers and support planners in the team.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and allied legislation in working with Adults and mental health.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced Social Workers who have a working knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions, secondary mental health care pathways, social care interventions and experience of undertaking work in a formal supervisory capacity.

Key Requirements:

Registered with Social Work England, qualified practising AMHP or willingness to train.

Knowledge and skills required include experience of working in adult social care and/or a mental health setting, good working knowledge of relevant legislation and procedural frameworks related to the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding work.

The role requires significant experience of working in Adult Social Care and working with individuals with severe mental health needs, managing complex risk and making decisions in a pressurised environment.

The Offer

Training and career development opportunities may include AMHP training, BIA training, Practice Educator training, opportunities to support student placements, ASYE and support staff through social Work progression pathways.