Social Worker AMHP REQ01095Address - Crossgate House, Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FTSalary - GBP 29,636 - GBP 34,788 per annum (plus AMHP allowance if AMHP qualified)Salary Grade - Band 7 - 8Job Type - Social CareJob Category - Mental HealthWorking Pattern - Full timeWorking Hours - 36.25 hours per weekContract Type - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) until August 2020.Closing date - 27/10/2019Interview date - To be confirmed
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced (who is willing to work towards their AMPH qualification) Level 2 or Level 3 Social Worker in our Trafford Older Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
This is a Secondary Mental Health Multi-Disciplinary Team (under GMMH Trust) working with Older Adults who have complex mental health needs, including Dementia and we are based at Crossgate House in Sale.
Duties will include the Care Coordination/Case Management of a caseload under the Care Programme Approach (CPA, social care commissioning and team duty work, The successful applicant would need to demonstrate at least 2 years post-qualifying experience and a working knowledge of The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act , CPA ,Safeguarding Adults etc.
For more information about this post please contact CMHT Manager Julie Carey or Senior Practitioner Sarah Moritz on 0161 358 1390.
Trafford recognises the importance of staff health and wellbeing and offer a number of initiatives for staff including health and wellbeing events, mindfulness, running & walking groups and health and wellbeing events.o Benefitso Pensiono Home Technology Scheme o Car Lease Scheme o Cycle to Work scheme o Simply Healthcare o Employee Discount Scheme - 'Perks at Work'
Trafford the place - Trafford continues to be one of the best places to live, in the country. According to statistics, the borough scores highly in terms of recycling, education, employment and crime reduction, and has a reputation of being one of the safest places to live in Greater Manchester.
Trafford has some of the best schools in the country; it also has excellent transport links and is globally recognised for its, sport, culture and leisure interests.
To access the job description/person specifications please click here:www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/jobs/job-descriptions/Social-Worker-AMHP.pdf