Location: Andersen Ward MBU, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, M23 9LT
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary (£): Competitive NHS salary with additional pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
About Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health and substance misuse services. With over 7,000 staff members operating from more than 160 locations, GMMH delivers comprehensive inpatient and community-based mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan. The trust also offers specialized mental health and substance misuse services throughout Greater Manchester and beyond.
At GMMH, they’re committed to fostering an environment where staff can thrive, learn, and innovate. The trust values its employees’ contributions and encourages them to generate new ideas that enhance care for service users. Located in the vibrant and diverse Greater Manchester area, GMMH offers an exciting opportunity to work in one of the UK’s most dynamic regions.
Job details
Benefits:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- Additional pay for evenings (8pm onwards), Saturdays (30%), and Sundays/Bank holidays (60%)
Requirements:
- Social Work qualification (DipSW, BA/BSc/MSc Social Work)
- Current registration with Social Work England
- Completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- Experience in mental health or children’s and families settings
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation (Mental Health Act, Children Act, Mental Capacity Act, etc.)
- Experience in child protection proceedings and relevant legal frameworks
Salary Details:
The trust offers a competitive NHS salary with additional pay for unsocial hours. Evening shifts (from 8pm) and Saturdays are compensated with a 30% premium, while Sundays and Bank holidays receive a 60% premium.
About the Role
GMMH is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join their Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital. This 10-bedded inpatient unit specializes in acute perinatal mental health care, providing a crucial service for mothers and their babies during a sensitive time.
As the MBU Social Worker, you’ll play a vital role in the multidisciplinary team, offering expert social work practice and support across the unit. Your responsibilities will encompass ensuring the individual needs of mothers and their babies are met, providing social care advice to staff, and taking a lead role in safeguarding.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in the specialized field of perinatal mental health, combining your social work expertise with a focus on maternal and infant wellbeing. You’ll collaborate closely with various agencies and professionals, always maintaining a clear emphasis on recovery, social inclusion, and social justice.
Employer Details
Company Name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Andersen Ward MBU, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd, Manchester, M23 9LT
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Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the NHS Jobs website by clicking the link below.
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