Job summary
- Main area
- Social Care - Mental Health
- Grade
- 4c
- Contract
- Permanent: AMHP Manager role
- Hours
- Full time - 37 hours per week
- Job ref
- 236-SCO-SW021-24-C- Query
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Prescott House
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £44,428 - £47,420 plus one increment for acting as AMHP manager’.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Practitioner Social Worker - Adult Community Mental Health
4c
Job overview
A permanent vacancy has arisen for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, to be
based at Prescott House Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
You will provide positive leadership, support and advice to social work staff and
assist the Team Manager in ensuring the delivery of effective services for adults
experiencing a range of severe mental health conditions.
The postholder 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 have responsibility
to provide line management and professional supervision to the team’s social
workers and act as supervisor to newly qualified ASYE social workers. 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
and liaise with a wider range of professionals and other colleagues, including at more
senior or strategic levels. As the Advanced Social Work Practitioner you will be
expected to promote a culture of professional curiosity and contribute to the positive
social work identity within the organisation.
The postholder will be the Safeguarding Lead at Prescott House, providing advice
and support to the multi-disciplinary team and acting as the Safeguarding Adult
Manager / Safeguarding Chair for s.42 enquiries.
Staff wellbeing is important at Prescott House and we offer regular social work peer
support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness and other team activities
Main duties of the job
Provide consultation and guidance with respect to complex social care practice issues
to care coordinators and senior staff within the team.
Support and provide professional supervision to social workers working in the CMHT
Assist the Team Manager in providing leadership to the team and ensuring effective
service delivery by promoting high standards of practice.
Act as Care Coordinator in accordance with the Care Programme Approach. The
caseload will be significantly reduced in recognition of other duties.
Carry out social work duties and interventions in relation to complex cases, requiring
the high levels of skills, knowledge and professional expertise.
Act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for Salford, or train to be an
AMHP as soon as possible if not already qualified.
Contribute to the AMHP Manager rota and provide supervision to AMHPs if suitably
experienced.
The post holder will report to the CMHT Team Manager for day to day management.
Professional social work supervision will be provided by the Social Care Governance
and Performance Lead for Salford services
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification or equivalent.
- Best Interest Assessor or willingness to undertake the training
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status or willingness to undertake the training
- Registered with the SWE
Desirable criteria
- You have additional qualifications; Post Qualifying courses such as best interests assessor or relevant other continued professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 this client group
- 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 criteria
- Knowledge of relevant welfare rights legislation
- Prior experience working as a care coordinator in community mental health services
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Understanding and ability to interpret relevant legislation.
Additional Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
- Commitment to training, service, and continuous professional development.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracey Booth
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 357 1202
- Additional information
John Fenby
Professional Lead for Social Care
Email: [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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