Advanced Practitioner in Rochdale

Salary: £46,579 - £50,908 (SCP 3438)
Plus an additional annual AMHP allowance of £2,025 (subject to eligibility and requirements).

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

• 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

Exciting Opportunity: Advanced Practitioner Social Worker

Post Title: Advanced Practitioner
Service: Adult Social Care
Location: Rochdale Adult Social Care Mental Health Teams
Grade: Grade 9

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)

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

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.

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