Several opportunities exist to join Rochdale Borough Council as an experienced full time Social Worker based within the community mental health teams (CMHT) covering Rochdale. Applications are welcome from Social Workers with at least two years post-qualifying experience.

The Job: 

This role is focused on Adult Social Care priorities and functions such as: care act assessments, commissioning services, completing mental capacity assessments and undertaking safeguarding enquiries as required, whilst based and working in conjunction with, CMHT clinical staff as part of partnership arrangements with Pennine Care NHS Trust.

Essential Professional requirements:

Qualified social worker

Registered with Social Work England

Knowledge and Skills required:

At least two years post-qualifying experience and knowledge of: working in Adult Social Care; of direct work with individuals; undertaking care act assessments; commissioning complex packages of support; completing mental capacity assessments; undertaking safeguarding enquiries and also carer assessments.

Knowledge of secondary mental health care pathways, and experience of risk management. 

Experience of completing social circumstance reports and/or facilities reports for mental health tribunals and Manager’s hearings. 

Knowledge and understanding of relevant Social Care, mental health and associated legislation and how to apply this in practice.

The offer:

Regular supervision and continual professional development opportunities. 

Training and career development opportunities may for example include: social work career progression, AMHP training, BIA training, Practice Educator training and opportunities to support student placements. 

Applicants, who are qualified practising AMHPs, will have the opportunity to practice as part of a rota that supports those AMHPs who are based within the dedicated AMHP Hub. There is regular professional supervision available to all AMHPs, AMHP refresher training, and robust management support.

For Social Workers who are qualified/practising AMHPs an allowance paid (£2025 p.a.), subject to certain practice requirements being met.

Applicants who are already a qualified Best Interest Assessor, will have the opportunity to take part on the BIA rota. 

Your time is precious, so applying with us couldn’t be easier, simply select: Apply via the Greater Jobs link below to upload your CV. Your CV should address the requirements of the person specification. 

Experienced Social Worker (Adult Care Mental Health Team) in Rochdale | greater.jobs

If you are interested applicants may wish to contact Caroline Mercer-Smith (Social Care and AMHP Team Manager - Telephone 0161 7163900 (unavailable until 15/09/2025)  Kate Melbourne Hilt (Social Care Manager and Social Care Lead) on 01706 676600.

In accordance with Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 this post requires the ability to converse at ease with the members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. 

Casual User Car Allowance is payable 

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check against the adult workforce.