Job overview
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.”
Main duties of the job
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 from the 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
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
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
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This advert is for MBU Social Worker with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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