MBU Social Worker

Main area perinatal mental health Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-fri 9am-5pm) Job  
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Site Andersen Ward MBU Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/08/2026 23:59

We are delighted to announce that a full time Social Worker opportunity has become available within GMMH Andersen Ward Mother and Baby Unit (MBU). The MBU which is based at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital is a 10 bedded inpatient unit for women experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues.

We are seeking applications from confident, enthusiastic, & experienced social workers who are passionate about working in a perinatal service.

The post holder will have either experience working within perinatal mental health and/or experience working within children and family social services.

We are looking for a Social Worker who is committed to the development and clinical leadership of the MBU.

The post holder will be registered with Social Work England

The post holder will have completed their ASYE

PLEASE NOTE:

The post will initially be based at the Prestwich Hospital site on Loweswater Ward while refurbishment work is completed at the substantive base, Laureate House. This arrangement is expected to last approximately 6–9 months.”

To work with the Mother & Baby Unit's (MBU) multi-disciplinary team providing social worker practice and support across the Unit. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of social work services ensuring the needs of individual mothers and their babies are met. They will provide social care advice to staff and take a lead role in safeguarding for the MBU.

You will work closely with other agencies and individuals to support mothers with a clear focus on recovery, social inclusion and social justice.

Although the role and responsibilities have been outlined within this job description, it is important that the post holder is flexible, innovative and had a positive attitude to change as the service develops.

The post holder will be based on the Mother and Baby Unit at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will report to and receive Professional social work supervision fromthe Perinatal Lead Social Worker.

The post-holder will be required to provide social work support, training, and mentorship to newly qualified social workers and health colleagues within the Trust.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over
7000
members of staff, who deliver services from more than
160
locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

• Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ Diploma or Degree in Social Work.
  
  E.g. DipSW, BA/BSc/MSc Social work
• Current registration with Social Work England
• An understanding of the principles, values and application…