Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Specialist Social Worker
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum (Band 7)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 05 August 2025
Job Summary
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Function as an independent senior member of the MDT, leading on social care needs, safeguarding processes, and the safety of children and young people.
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Contribute to the service’s management and development.
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Carry out social care risk assessments and contribute to care planning within a multi-disciplinary team.
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Develop effective partnerships with voluntary and statutory social care services.
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Ensure parents’ and carers’ needs are identified and assessed.
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Strengthen the role of social work and enhance engagement with national inpatient CAMHS services.
Main Duties of the Job
Safeguarding Responsibilities
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Collaborate with Trust safeguarding nurses and the named doctor for safeguarding.
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Promote safeguarding best practices with the MDT and Safeguarding Team.
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Lead safeguarding referrals to local authorities and disclosures with the MDT.
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Support families and carers with practical parenting strategies.
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Assess the needs of children requiring Local Authority Children’s Social Care intervention and make referrals.
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Maintain effective relationships with children, families, and carers.
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Liaise with local authorities under Section 85 of the Children Act (for long-term inpatients).
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Provide safeguarding supervision and training aligned with Trust policies.
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Offer advice, information, and resources to staff on safeguarding.
Job Location
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Galaxy House
Harrington Building
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a £3bn turnover, serving over 1 million patients annually. The Trust unites 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester and Trafford.
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Digitally enabled through Hive (Electronic Patient Record system).
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Major centre for academic research and education.
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Dedicated to inclusion, sustainability (Green Plan), and career progression.
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Committed to staff wellbeing, equality, and transparent development opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
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Degree / Diploma in Social Work
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Further specialist knowledge or equivalent to Master’s level
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Maintained professional registration
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Ongoing professional development
Desirable:
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Assessor & Practice Educator Training
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Safeguarding supervision qualification
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Accredited training qualification
Knowledge & Experience – Essential
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Knowledge of national/local safeguarding policies and relevant legislation
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Significant experience with children and families with complex mental health needs
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Understanding of abuse patterns and neglect
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Leadership, supervision, training, and policy development experience
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Awareness of challenges for ethnic minority and socially excluded groups
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Understanding of child health, development, and maltreatment
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Multi-agency child protection experience
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Strong interdisciplinary collaboration (education, mental health)
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Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and legislation
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Knowledge of Mental Health Act, CPA, Mental Capacity Act
Desirable:
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Court procedures familiarity
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CAMHS-specific experience
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Experience in Parent/Carer assessments
Additional Information
DBS Check
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This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
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Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.
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Applicants must meet UKVI requirements, including presenting criminal record certificates for countries resided in over the last 10 years (12+ months).
UK Registration
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Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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For more, visit the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
To apply or learn more, visit the official website: [Click here to apply]
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