Advanced Practitioner Social Worker

1 week ago

Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Rochdale Council Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Social Worker to join our Integrated Mental Health Service as an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker. This is a full-time, permanent position within one of our community mental health teams (CMHTs) covering Rochdale.

About the Role

This is 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. The post holder will act as a lead for social care in the CMHT, providing leadership and supervision to social workers, support workers, and support planners in the team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and supervision to social workers, support workers, and support planners in the team.
  • Support personalised commissioning of services to meet individual complex mental health needs.
  • Work in a supervisory capacity, managing complex risk and making decisions in a pressurised environment.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of partners, including healthcare professionals, social care providers, and voluntary sector organisations.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of quality assurance frameworks and measures.
Requirements
  • Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
  • Experience of working in an adult social care/mental health setting.
  • Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and procedural frameworks related to the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007), Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Safeguarding work.
  • Significant experience working with individuals with severe mental health needs, managing complex risk, and making decisions in a pressurised environment.
  • Knowledge and skills of working in a supervisory capacity, working with a wide range of partners, and a working knowledge of quality assurance frameworks and measures.
What We Offer

We offer regular supervision and continual professional development opportunities as part of the CMHT management team. Training and career development opportunities may include AMHP training, BIA training, Practice Educator training, opportunities to support student placements, ASYE, and social work progression pathways. Applicants who already have an AMHP qualification will have the opportunity to practice as part of a rota that supports those AMHPs who are based within the dedicated AMHP Hub. Regular professional supervision is available to all AMHPs, refresher training, and management support. Applicants who are already a qualified Best Interest Assessor will have the opportunity to take part on the BIA rota.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement. Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement. For further information, contact Caroline Mercer-Smith, Social Care and AMHP Manager, Telephone 01706 676600.

In accordance with Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, this post requires the ability to converse at ease with the members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Casual User Car Allowance is payable. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check against the adult workforce.

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