Experienced Social Worker

6 days ago

Rochdale OL EU, United Kingdom Rochdale Borough Council Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

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.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Several opportunities exist to join Rochdale Borough Council as an experienced full time Social Worker based within the community mental health teams (CMHT) covering Rochdale. Applications are welcome from Social Workers with at least two years post-qualifying experience. Unfortunately we cannot accept ASYE's for this position.

The Job:

This role is focused on Adult Social Care priorities and functions such as: care act assessments, commissioning services, completing mental capacity assessments and undertaking safeguarding enquiries as required, whilst based and working in conjunction with, CMHT clinical staff as part of partnership arrangements with Pennine Care NHS Trust.

Essential Professional requirements:

Qualified social worker

Registered with Social Work England

Knowledge and Skills required:

At least two years post-qualifying experience and knowledge of: working in Adult Social Care; of direct work with individuals; undertaking care act assessments; commissioning complex packages of support; completing mental capacity assessments; undertaking safeguarding enquiries and also carer assessments.

Knowledge of secondary mental health care pathways, and experience of risk management.

Experience of completing social circumstance reports and/or facilities reports for mental health tribunals and Manager's hearings.

Knowledge and understanding of relevant Social Care, mental health and associated legislation and how to apply this in practice.

The offer:

Regular supervision and continual professional development opportunities.

Training and career development opportunities may for example include: social work career progression, AMHP training, BIA training, Practice Educator training and opportunities to support student placements.

Applicants, who are qualified practising AMHPs, will have the opportunity to practice as part of a rota that supports those AMHPs who are based within the dedicated AMHP Hub. There is regular professional supervision available to all AMHPs, AMHP refresher training, and robust management support.

For Social Workers who are qualified/practising AMHPs an allowance paid (£2025 p.a.), subject to certain practice requirements being met.

Applicants who are already a qualified Best Interest Assessor, will have the opportunity to take part on the BIA rota.

Your time is precious, so applying with us couldn't be easier, simply select: Apply to upload your CV. Your CV should address the requirements of the person specification.

If you are interested applicants may wish to contact Caroline Mercer-Smith (Social Care and AMHP Team Manager - Telephone , Kate Melbourne Hilt (Social Care Manager and Social Care Lead) on

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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