Adult's Social Worker - Mental Health Lead

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.
• Act early to identify changes in need, preventing crises and maintaining stability for individuals.

Requirements of this role:

• 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)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience post qualifying working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• 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.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!