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Social Worker - Assistant Team Manager - Mental Health

Liquid Personnel

Stockport, Greater ManchesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

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Contract

Hours

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In plain English

What this job actually involves

The job supports the Team Manager of a mental health social work team in Stockport, helping run daily services and supervise staff. It is ideal for a social worker with mental health experience who enjoys leading and working with health and housing partners.

What you'll need

Qualified social worker with a degree and registration with Social Work England
Experience working in adult mental health settings
Ability to supervise and mentor social workers and support staff
Strong communication skills for liaising with health, housing and voluntary partners
Knowledge of safeguarding investigations and risk management

How to boost your chances

Tailor your CV to show mental health case work and leadership roles
Give clear examples of team supervision or project management in your cover letter
Ensure your professional registration is up to date before applying
Prepare to discuss how you handle safeguarding and risk assessments
Collect references who can speak to your supervisory experience

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Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker Assistant Team Manager for its client’s Mental Health Team in Stockport. What will your responsibilities be? Support the Team Manager in overseeing daily operations and service delivery Supervise and mentor social workers and support staff Coordinate complex mental health assessments and care planning Lead safeguarding investigations and risk management processes Liaise with health professionals, housing, and voluntary sector partners Benefits: Hig…