Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
MBU Social Worker
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Full Time Social Worker Opportunity
We are delighted to announce that a full-time Social Worker opportunity has become available within GMMH Andersen Ward Mother and Baby Unit (MBU).
The MBU, which is based at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, is a 10-bedded inpatient unit for women experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues.
About the Role
We are seeking applications from confident, enthusiastic, and experienced social workers who are passionate about working in a perinatal service.
The post holder will have either experience working within perinatal mental health and/or experience working within children and family social services.
We are looking for a Social Worker who is committed to the development and clinical leadership of the MBU.
The post holder will be registered with Social Work England.
The post holder will have completed their ASYE.
Key Responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: The post will initially be based at the Prestwich Hospital site on Loweswater Ward while refurbishment work is completed at the substantive base, Laureate House. This arrangement is expected to last approximately 6–9 months.
- Work with the Mother & Baby Unit's (MBU) multi-disciplinary team providing social worker practice and support across the Unit.
- Be responsible for the delivery of social work services ensuring the needs of individual mothers and their babies are met.
- Provide social care advice to staff and take a lead role in safeguarding for the MBU.
- Work closely with other agencies and individuals to support mothers with a clear focus on recovery, social inclusion, and social justice.
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Requirements
Although the role and responsibilities have been outlined within this job description, it is important that the post holder is flexible, innovative, and has a positive attitude to change as the service develops.
Location
The post holder will be based on the Mother and Baby Unit at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Reporting
The post holder will report to and receive Professional social work supervision from the Perinatal Lead Social Worker.
Additional Responsibilities
The post-holder will be required to provide social work support, training, and mentorship to newly qualified social workers and health colleagues within the Trust.
About the Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England, and beyond.
About Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
Wherever you go, you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Christina Ireland
- Job Title: SPS Social Work Lead
- Email Address: christina.ireland@gmmh.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 0161 271 0188
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