Later Life CMHT - Social Worker/Care Coordinator
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Manchester
- Salary
- £35,392 to £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2024
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- Profession
- Nurse, Mental health, Mental health nurse, Community nurse, Mental health nurse - community, Community mental health nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Social Worker to North Manchester Later Life Community Mental Health Team.
The experienced recruit will operate within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and will mainly undertake commissioning and care purchasing tasks for service users, working within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
We support practitioners in their professional development and we are friendly and supportive team
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will also complete assessments for clients and carers and at times also provide care coordination in line with the Trust Care Programme Approach (CPA) guidance and policies. You will be allocated care coordinator/lead professional for a caseload of both organic & functional clients.
You will be expected to participate in the rostered Duty role which includes initial CMHT assessments of new referrals and feeding these back at the Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings
Complete Safeguarding processes as needed with support of Team Manager and Seniors
The Community Mental Health Team operates from Monday to Friday during usual office hours
All applicants must:
o Hold a social work qualification
o Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
o Have access to transport to be able to travel widely across the city
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications & Training
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Specific Skills
Essential
Specific Skills
Essential
Specific Skills
Essential
Physical Skills and effort
Essential
Requirements due to setting
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
CMHT Later Life North Hexagon Tower
Crumpsall Vale
Manchester
M9 8GQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
437-5109977-H
The experienced recruit will operate within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and will mainly undertake commissioning and care purchasing tasks for service users, working within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
We support practitioners in their professional development and we are friendly and supportive team
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will also complete assessments for clients and carers and at times also provide care coordination in line with the Trust Care Programme Approach (CPA) guidance and policies. You will be allocated care coordinator/lead professional for a caseload of both organic & functional clients.
You will be expected to participate in the rostered Duty role which includes initial CMHT assessments of new referrals and feeding these back at the Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings
Complete Safeguarding processes as needed with support of Team Manager and Seniors
The Community Mental Health Team operates from Monday to Friday during usual office hours
All applicants must:
o Hold a social work qualification
o Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
o Have access to transport to be able to travel widely across the city
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached 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
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, DipSW, BA, MA Social Work, CQSW.
Desirable
- Recognised professional assessor / practice teachers qualification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status or willingness to undertake this training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting assessments identifying health and social care needs
Desirable
- Experience of working with older adults with complex mental health needs
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of commissioning care packages
Desirable
- Experience of investigating safeguarding concerns
Specific Skills
Essential
- Skilled in organisation and prioritisation of workloads, making informed decisions and evaluating outcomes
Specific Skills
Essential
- Sensitivity and perception in the assessment of vulnerable service users and their families with complex needs, using the assessment and safeguarding frameworks
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop written reports, including those needed under legal requirements.
Physical Skills and effort
Essential
- Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
Requirements due to setting
Essential
- The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
CMHT Later Life North Hexagon Tower
Crumpsall Vale
Manchester
M9 8GQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
437-5109977-H
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