Perinatal Senior Social Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in this developing service. Looking to recruit a Band 7 Social worker to be based within Cluster 3 Team based at One Central Park, Manchester M40 5BP

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

The perinatal period includes from conception up until one year following the birth of the baby & is a critical time for prevention & treatment for women at risk of serious mental ill health. providing a unique opportunity for intervention & change, improving outcomes for mums, their families and ultimately society, in the longer term.

The post holder will be involved in carrying a small caseload of complex cases. Preparing and delivering perinatal Mental health training, providing clinical supervision, consultation, & specialist advice on mental health issues in women of childbearing age, to a range of professionals who work closely with this group of women. They will have a strong working knowledge of adult & child safeguarding and will support the cluster teams to ensure all safeguarding needs are being addressed.

The post holder will aim at all times to promote the independence of women and people who are pregnant or in the post-natal period experiencing mental health difficulties & assist social inclusion and valued community presence & to enable the widest possible expression of chosen lifestyle.

Job description

Please see attached job description for further information.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

Person specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification, Dip SW, BA Social Work, CQSW.
• Registered with the Social Work England
• Minimum 2 years post qualified experience working as a social worker within Children Services or Mental Health Services

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Recent experience of perinatal mental health practice and/or safeguarding children practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting assessments and supporting service users with highly complex needs
• Experience of coordinating multi-disciplinary assessments including capacity assessments.
• Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding issues and child protection requirements/legislation and how these apply to the role

Desirable

• Experience in chairing best interest meetings and s.42 enquiries
• Experience working in community mental health services.

skill, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Ability to represent social work profession both within the Trust and at external meetings as required
• Up to date knowledge of the Children Act and associated legislation and government policy and its implications for mental health services

Desirable

• Delivery of formal presentations and teaching sessions.
• Up to date knowledge of evidence-based practice and current developments in perinatal psychiatry.

About the employer

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

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 northwest 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.