Senior Social Worker Mental Health

Working Hours: 2 x35 Hours Per Week Contract Type: Permanent Working Style: Hybrid Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance Closing Date: 11.59pm, 14 October 2026 Interview Method: Face to Face

This Role is Subject to:

• 2 References: W here possible we require 3 years' history
• Qualification:
  
  Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Medical Clearance:
  Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• Casual Car Documentation:
  The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance:
  This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
  
  We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Adult Early Support Team (AEST), a dynamic, rapidly expanding multidisciplinary service at the front door of Adult Social Care within Manchester Adult Care Services. Bringing together early help, prevention, safeguarding triage, mental health support, and multi-agency partnership working, the team ensures citizens receive the right support at the right time.

Operating primarily as a virtual service, AEST provides effective, strengths-based support from the first point of contact, helping to prevent, reduce, or delay the escalation of needs while promoting independence, wellbeing, and recovery. Through early intervention, risk identification, safeguarding, and close collaboration with community and statutory partners, the team connects residents to appropriate support and local resources, reducing reliance on crisis services and supporting Manchester's prevention strategy and trauma-informed agenda.

The continued growth of the service reflects both the success of the model and the increasing demand for early support. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative services that keep vulnerable adults safe from harm, abuse, and neglect while helping them achieve positive outcomes and maintain their independence.

For more information about the role, please contact Operations Manager, Grace Parker, at Gr

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change. If you are someone who thinks creatively, works collaboratively, and is committed to improving outcomes for the residents of Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

You should have experience working in a social care setting, supporting adults with complex mental health needs, and be confident in building and maintaining effective partnerships with a range of agencies. In this role, you will work closely with on-site partners including Adult Social Care, police, mental health professionals, occupational therapists, and voluntary sector organisations to deliver coordinated, person-centred support.

As part of the Adult Early Support Team (AEST), you will help promote independence and wellbeing by connecting individuals with local resources and ensuring timely, appropriate interventions. To succeed in this role, you will need to be adaptable, solutions-focused, and committed to ongoing professional development, with the ability to respond effectively to the varied demands of a rewarding front-door service.

Applicants must hold and maintain registration as an Experienced Practice Educator, a qualified Best Interests Assessor (BIA), or an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), with a demonstrated commitment to supporting professional development, promoting best practice, and delivering high-quality outcomes for adults in Manchester.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Mental Health Practice - provide specialist mental health social work support through assessment, intervention, care coordination, and person-centred planning to promote wellbeing and independence.
• Safeguarding & Risk -…