Are you a dedicated social worker with a passion for improving the lives of adults? Do you thrive in the mental health sector and want to make a meaningful impact?
We currently have a fantastic Locum Advanced Practitioner role based within a Community Health Team in the Trafford, Greater Manchester area, where you will play a crucial role in providing leadership and support in social work and social care. Your expertise will help guide the team in ensuring high-quality service delivery for adults in need.
Benefits:
- Dedicated Consultant: Benefit from personalised support and guidance throughout your placement.
- Professional Development: Access our e-learning portal to keep your skills and CPD training up to date.
- Timely Payments: Two payroll runs each week, ensuring you're paid promptly.
- Competitive Rates: Receive attractive pay rates for your valuable contributions.
- Stay Informed: Get weekly updates on locum posts in your area through our mailers.
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (terms and conditions apply).
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Provide oversight and direction for social work practice within the CMHT and the broader division.
- Case Management: Maintain a reduced CPA caseload to allow for focused supervision and consultation on complex cases.
- Safeguarding: Take the lead on adult and child safeguarding initiatives, chairing planning meetings and collaborating with partner agencies.
- Promote Well-Being: Advocate for the independence and well-being of adults of working age, facilitating social inclusion and community engagement.
- Team Support: Assist the Team Manager in ensuring high standards of practice and effective service delivery.
- Supervision: Report to the CMHT Team Manager for daily management, with professional supervision provided by the Social Care Governance and Performance Lead.
To be considered for this role, ideally you will have:
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a mental health setting.
- Supervisory Skills: Prior experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
- AMHP Qualification: Desirable but not essential.
- Educational: A Diploma or Degree in Social Work.
- Registration: Current registration with Social Work England.
If you're passionate about mental health, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply today to take the next step in your career. For more information, feel free to reach out to me on 0330 0248 775 or email
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