Senior Practitioner for Mental Health, Safeguarding

1 week ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Senior Practitioner in Mental Health, Safeguarding and Domestic Violence.

Salford Community Mental Health Service

BAND 7

Full Time

Fixed Term Position


This is an exciting and innovative role that requires someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, pragmatic and always put the person at the centre of everything they do.

The successful individual will work across agencies ensuring smooth and planned transitions of care and support. You will be in a unique position to influence and develop this role.


Mental Health Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Practitioner working across the community mental health teams (including Living Well) and Safe in Salford Domestic Abuse Service.

If you are looking for a new challenge, look no further

The main responsibilities of the role are:

  • Provide mental health input and support information sharing in relation to children and adults at risk within the multi-agency safeguarding partnership.
  • Contribute to case discussions at multidisciplinary panels.
  • Ensure the needs of people at risk are identified and signposted to the relevant partners.
  • Attend MARAC and other multi agency meetings and ensure appropriate introduction to the relevant service.
  • Provide consultation and advice to frontline practitioners in domestic abuse services and community mental health services.
  • Work across agencies to increase expertise around mental health needs, safeguarding and domestic abuse.
  • Deliver training in mental health and domestic abuse to mental health teams and Safe in Salford
  • Scope out the mental health needs and potential effective interventions for survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse


Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 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.


See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 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


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