MBU Social Worker

We are delighted to announce that a full time Social Worker opportunity has become available within GMMH Andersen Ward Mother and Baby Unit (MBU). The MBU which is based at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital is a 10 bedded inpatient unit for women experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues.

We are seeking applications from confident, enthusiastic, & experienced social workers who are passionate about working in a perinatal service.

The post holder will have either experience working within perinatal mental health and/or experience working within children and family social services.

We are looking for a Social Worker who is committed to the development and clinical leadership of the MBU.

The post holder will be registered with Social Work England

The post holder will have completed their ASYE

PLEASE NOTE: The post will initially be based at the Prestwich Hospital site on Loweswater Ward while refurbishment work is completed at the substantive base, Laureate House. This arrangement is expected to last approximately 6-9 months."

Job description

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

Education and Experience

Essential

• Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ Diploma or Degree in Social Work. E.g. DipSW, BA/BSc/MSc Social work
• Current registration with Social Work England
• An understanding of the principles, values and application underlying the Mental Health Act (1983, as amended 2007) Children Act 1989 (other relevant Children's legislation) Mental Capacity Act (2005); Human Rights Act 1998; Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2012; and other legislation as they relate to this service user group.

Prior experience working in a mental health or children's and families setting.

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Has experience in Child Protection Proceedings and relevant legal frameworks to be able to advise and consult

Knowledge and Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on parent / child.
• oCommitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multidisciplinary.
• oAbility to work confidently in a multidisciplinary setting, including chairing meetings.
• oAbility to organise/co-ordinate and respond effectively to complex information.

About the employer

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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.