Advanced Practitioner Social Worker - Adult Community Mental Health

A permanent vacancy has arisen for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, to be based at Prescott House Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). You will provide positive leadership, support and advice to social work staff and assist the Team Manager in ensuring the delivery of effective services for adults experiencing a range of severe mental health conditions.
The post holder will lead on the delivery of statutory social care functions at the CMHT in accordance with the Care Act (2014), Mental Health Act (1983, as amended),
Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other relevant legislation. You will have responsibility to provide line management and professional supervision to the team's social workers and act as supervisor to newly qualified ASYE social workers. You will need to model effective practice in complex situations, providing a strengths based and person centred approach while managing identified risks. You will need to network and liaise with a wider range of professionals and other colleagues, including at more
senior or strategic levels. As the Advanced Social Work Practitioner you will be expected to promote a culture of professional curiosity and contribute to the positive social work identity within the organisation., Provide consultation and guidance with respect to complex social care practice issues
to care coordinators and senior staff within the team.
Support and provide professional supervision to social workers working in the CMHT
Assist the Team Manager in providing leadership to the team and ensuring effective
service delivery by promoting high standards of practice.
Act as Care Coordinator in accordance with the Care Programme Approach. The
caseload will be significantly reduced in recognition of other duties.
Carry out social work duties and interventions in relation to complex cases, requiring
the high levels of skills, knowledge and professional expertise.
Act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for Salford, or train to be an

Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer NJC Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.