Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £39,862 to Scale 34 - £45,091 with a professional bar at Scale 31 - £41,771**
Hours Per Week: 36
Base Location: Wilshaw House, Wilshaw Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QG
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
Join Our Team as an Adult social Care Mental Health Social Worker Leading on Section 117 of the Mental Health Act.
Do you thrive in a collaborative, person-centred environment where innovation and compassion go hand in hand? If so, we want to hear from you!
Tameside Adult Social Care is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Mental Health Social Worker to lead on Section 117 responsibilities and drive excellence in Support planning, reviews, and community integration. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity, partnership, and the principles of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983.
Your main duties as a S117 Mental Health Social Worker, will be:
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Lead Care Act Reviews for individuals under Section 117, ensuring their needs are met across various care settings.
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Deliver Timely Care Management by maintaining regular reviews and ongoing support, advice and monitoring eligibility for S117.
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Maintain Accurate Records by updating all care documentation on the LAS system.
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Support Hospital Discharges through collaborative planning, support and funding with health partners, attending discharge meetings.
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Promote Independence using strengths-based approaches and community resources.
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Review Eligibility & Reassess Needs, including managing discharges from Section 117 in partnership with the ICB.
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Engage in Multi-Disciplinary Working by attending MDTs and staying current on funding protocols.
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Provide Expert Guidance and training to colleagues About Section 117 of the Mental Health act
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Contribute to Policy Development by helping shape integrated Section 117 procedures and best practices.
About You
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
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Experience in mental health social work and knowledge of Section 117.
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Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding principles.
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Excellent communication, organisational, and partnership-building skills.
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Passion for person-centred, strengths-based practice.
What We Offer
- A supportive, inclusive team culture.
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Opportunities for career progression and specialist training.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Access to wellbeing support and professional supervision.
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The chance to truly make a difference.
About Us
‘’Hello, I’m Joe Kelly, Interim Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside.
‘’Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I’m extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them.
‘’I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities.
‘’By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You’ll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You’ll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care.
‘’The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents’ lives.’’
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.
We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.
Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.
This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:
1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND
2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND
3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND
4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please click here for more information on our guaranteed assessment scheme.
If you’re excited by this opportunity and want to be part of a team that’s transforming lives through compassionate, innovative social work and would like to discuss the post please contact Joanne Scott Team Manager , [email protected] or Maria Botterill Service Unit Manager, [email protected]
