Adult's Social Worker - Mental Health Lead
9 days ago
Blackpool
Our Client, Manchester City Council, is seeking an Adults Social Worker to join their Team. Fantastic payrate of £32 per hour! Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Responsibilities of this role: • Provide leadership within the Mental Health Social Work Service with regards to people requiring statutory reviews under the Care Act and Mental Health Act (S117), • Work alongside individuals, families, providers, and health colleagues to ensure care remains personalised, proportionate, and outcomes led., • Take initiative in building strong relationships with commissioners and providers to support people who need commissioned care and resolve challenges collaboratively., • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983 (Section 117), applying legislation confidently to information gathered during reviews., • Engage in high-level conversations across health and social care systems regarding individuals’ needs for care and support, including situations where there may be disagreements about funding., • Promote strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centred practice throughout the review process., • Collaborate with commissioners and providers to share insights that inform service planning and sustainability., • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England., • Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent), • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant., • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team., • Free CV building and Interview support., • Free DBS checks., • Weekly payroll., • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more., • CPD contributions., • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.