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MBU Social WorkerGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust • Manchester, United Kingdom
MBU Social Worker

MBU Social Worker

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust • Manchester, United Kingdom
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job Summary
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.

We are seeking applications from confident, enthusiastic, & 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

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.

Main Duties of the Job
To work with the Mother & Baby Unit's (MBU) multi-disciplinary team providing social worker practice and support across the Unit. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of social work services ensuring the needs of individual mothers and their babies are met. They will provide social care advice to staff and take a lead role in safeguarding for the MBU.

You will work closely with other agencies and individuals to support mothers with a clear focus on recovery, social inclusion and social justice.

Although the role and responsibilities have been outlined within this job description, it is important that the post holder is flexible, innovative and had a positive attitude to change as the service develops.

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.

The post holder will report to and receive Professional social work supervision from the Perinatal Lead Social Worker.

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 Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

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.

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.

Details
Closing date: 13 August 2026
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-8000669-A
Job locations: Andersen Ward MBU, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff Benefits
  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
  • Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ Diploma or Degree in Social Work. E.g. DipSW, BA/BSc/MSc Social work
  • Current registration with Social Work England
  • An understanding of the principles, values and application underlying the Mental Health Act (1983, as amended 2007) Children Act 1989 (other relevant Children's legislation) Mental Capacity Act (2005); Human Rights Act 1998; Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2012; and other legislation as they relate to this service user group.
  • Prior experience working in a mental health or children's and families setting.
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Has experience in Child Protection Proceedings and relevant legal frameworks to be able to advise and consult

Knowledge and Skills and Abilities
Essential
  • Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on parent / child.
  • Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multidisciplinary.
  • Ability to work confidently in a multidisciplinary setting, including chairing meetings.
  • Ability to organise/co-ordinate and respond effectively to complex information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Andersen Ward MBU, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact: SPS Social Work Lead
Christina Ireland
christina.ireland@gmmh.nhs.uk
01612710188
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