Tameside Adult Social Care is seeking dedicated professionals to join its mental health teams based at Wilshaw House. The council provides an environment that fosters professional growth, regular supervision, and strong multi-agency partnership.
Position 1: Section 117 Mental Health Social Worker
Summary of Job
- This specialised role focuses on driving excellence in Support planning, reviews, and community integration for individuals subject to Section 117 aftercare.
- The post holder will lead on Section 117 statutory responsibilities, balancing legal frameworks with creative, strengths-based social work.
- The professional acts as a key point of expertise, shaping integrated procedures and providing guidance to the wider team.
Position 2: Mental Health Social Worker
Summary of Job
- These positions deliver a comprehensive social care service to working-age community adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
- The roles place a heavy emphasis on promoting a needs-based, partnership-driven approach to service delivery alongside multi-disciplinary health teams.
- Practitioners will actively focus on developing meaningful engagement with individuals and families who are traditionally viewed as difficult to engage.
- Having an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification is highly ideal, though the council will support un-warranted staff to train for this path over time.
Position 3: Transitions Mental Health Social Worker
Summary of Job
- This dedicated post provides a comprehensive social care service to young people transitioning from children's services into adult provisions.
- The designated caseload supports individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems or those with a dual diagnosis of autism.
- The practitioner acts as a specialist bridge between frameworks, requiring extensive legal literacy regarding both adult and children's statutory systems.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications: Professional Social Work Qualification (Degree or DipSW), Social Work England registration, and completed ASYE.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience, with specific, substantial experience in mental health and transitions.
- Travel: Full current UK driving licence and a car available for daily community duties.
Employment Package & Benefits (All Posts)
- Salary: £39,862 - £45,091 per annum.
- AMHP Allowance: Warranted AMHPs on the rota receive an extra £82 per shift worked (averaging 25-30 shifts per year).
- Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week. Core hours: Monday-Wednesday 8:30-17:00, Thursday 8:30-16:30, Friday 8:30-16:00.
- Working Pattern: 6-day service model (09:00-17:00). Mostly Monday to Friday, with very occasional Saturdays.
- Hybrid Working: Teams currently operate with 1 agreed working-from-home day per week.
- Leave: Generous entitlement of 28 days annual leave (rising with long service), plus bank holidays and a holiday purchase scheme.
- Development: Enjoys peer supervision, standard clinical supervision, and joint training with Pennine Care Mental Health Services. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) available.
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