Advanced Practitioner

Post

Title:

Advanced Practitioner

Service: Adult Social Care

Location: Rochdale Adult Social Care - Mental Health Teams

Grade: Grade 9

Salary: £46,579 - £50,908 (SCP 34-38) Plus an additional annual AMHP allowance of £2,025 (subject to eligibility and requirements).

Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time), Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 1st November 2026, 11:59pm

Interviews: Scheduled for 12th November 2026 – please ensure you are available for this date when applying.

Rochdale Borough Council is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Social Care service as an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker within our Mental Health Teams.

This is a full-time, permanent position and a key leadership role within the service, offering the chance to shape practice, support staff development, and influence high-quality outcomes for adults in our community.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to social workers and support planners
• Play a vital role within the management team (this is a non-case-holding position)
• Offer professional guidance on complex cases and decision-making
• Promote a learning culture and high standards of practice
• Ensure effective application of key legislation, including:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Safeguarding frameworks
  • Section 117 Aftercare (Mental Health Act)

• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England

• Be a qualified and practising AMHP
  , or currently on the AMHP training pathway, or willing to undertake the training
• Be a qualified Best Interest Assessor (BIA) or willing to train to support the rota

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in adult social care and/or mental health services
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of relevant legislation and practice frameworks
• Can confidently support and guide others with complex cases
• Has experience (or interest) in staff supervision and/or supporting students
• Works collaboratively with multi-agency partners
• Is committed to promoting continuous improvement and quality assurance

At Rochdale, we are committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing.

You will benefit from:

• Regular supervision and strong management support
• A positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
  , including:
  • AMHP training
  • BIA training
  • Practice Educator training
  • Support with student placements and ASYE development
  • Career progression pathways

• AMHPs will join a rota aligned with our dedicated AMHP Hub, with:
  • Regular professional supervision
  • Access to refresher training
  • Additional AMHP allowance (£2,025 per year, subject to criteria)
• Qualified BIAs will have the opportunity to participate in the BIA rota

An enhanced DBS check is necessary for this position.

The post holder will be expected to undertake a certain amount of travelling in the course of his/her duties for which a casual car user allowance will be paid.