Permanent Mental Health Social Workers

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: £39,862 - £45,091 per annum (SCP 29-34)
Permanent | Full Time

Join a Service Making a Real DifferenceTameside Adult Social Care is seeking three experienced Mental Health Social Workers to join our dedicated and supportive team. We are particularly keen to hear from Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), although we also welcome applications from experienced Mental Health Social Workers who would like to develop towards AMHP qualification in the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service that values person-centred practice, professional development, and strong partnership working across health and social care.
About the RoleAs a Mental Health Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting adults with mental health needs to achieve positive outcomes and live as independently as possible within their communities.

You will:

• Work collaboratively with health colleagues and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, needs-led support.
• Complete Care Act assessments and develop clear, person-centred support plans.
• Prepare and submit funding applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake complex legal and statutory work, including CoPDoL applications, DoLS, Section 21A challenges, and court reports.
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals who may be considered difficult to engage and work effectively with their families and support networks.
• Support unpaid carers through assessment and intervention under the Care Act.
• Work with young people transitioning from Children's Services into Adult Mental Health Services.
• Promote recovery, independence, and strengths-based approaches in all aspects of practice.
• Contribute to a responsive six-day service, predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday working.

About You
To be considered, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience working within Mental Health Services.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and partnership-working skills.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred social work practice.

AMHP Qualification
AMHP qualification is highly desirable.
For candidates who are not currently AMHP qualified, Tameside is committed to investing in staff development and can offer opportunities to undertake AMHP training in the future.
Salary
Grade H (SCP 29-34)

• SCP 29 - £39,862
• SCP 30 - £40,777
• SCP 31 - £41,771
• SCP 32 - £42,839
• SCP 33 - £44,075
• SCP 34 - £45,091

Additional AMHP Payments
Qualified and warranted AMHPs participating in the rota receive:

• £82 per AMHP shift
• Typically 25-30 shifts per year

Working Pattern
Full-time hours:

• Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Occasional Saturday working may be required as part of the six-day service.

The team is currently working towards offering one working-from-home day per week, agreed with managers.

Benefits
Annual Leave
Grade G-N

• Up to 10 years' service: 28 days annual leave
• 10 years' service: 31 days annual leave

Professional Development & Support
We are committed to supporting our workforce through:

• Regular management supervision
• Peer supervision sessions
• Joint training with Pennine Care Mental Health Services
• Dedicated AMHP supervision
• AMHP conferences and peer support networks
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Apply today by sending your CV to Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 for a discussion.
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