Social Worker - Adults Review Lead Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity as an Social Worker Adults Review Lead – Mental Health with Manchester City Council (GM Collaboration), situated at the Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester. This temporary role is a rare chance to play a pivotal part in shaping the future of mental health social care in Manchester. You'll be working on a major Transformation Programme in the lead-up to the planned transfer of Mental Health Social Workers into the Local Authority. Commencing on 23/03/2026 and ending on 31/08/2026, this role is perfect for Social Workers looking for a fresh challenge, offering £32 per hour for a standard 7-hour day, 5 days per week.

Perks and benefits:

- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and financial stability of an hourly rate at £32, allowing you to effectively manage your time and work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Enhance your career by acquiring new skills and knowledge within a transformational project environment.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with a wide range of professionals across social care and mental health sectors, expanding your professional network.
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that influences real change in individuals' lives, fostering recovery-focused and innovative practice approaches in mental health care.

What you will do:

- Collaborate closely with the Performance and Governance Manager to ensure quality assurance on commissioning decisions.
- Lead efforts to reduce service delays and improve access to necessary care and support for individuals, specifically in supported living and under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act.
- Support the development of recovery-focused methods and innovative practices in mental health service delivery.
- Work with housing providers and commissioning colleagues to enhance service delivery frameworks.
- Leverage strong knowledge of the Care Act to conduct statutory reviews and work seamlessly with brokerage teams.

Essential Requirements:

- Profound understanding of the Care Act and experience in conducting statutory reviews.
- Experience in working with brokerage teams and commissioning processes.
- Familiarity with relevant legal processes and a background in mental health social care.
- Management experience is desirable, along with an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) background.

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