NHS Professionals Limited
Social Worker
Closing date: 31 December 2026

Job summary
Why might this job interest you?
Are you a passionate Band 6 Social Worker looking for your next big opportunity? If you're ready to bring your skills to a supportive, forward-thinking team where your impact truly mattersthis could be the perfect role for you!

Main duties of the job
In this role, you will
Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework Provide high standards of evidence based client centred care to children and young people with mental health [CYPMH] problems

• You will lead a team of professional and support staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place.
• Provide interventions, advice, consultancy and supervision to both colleagues and colleagues within external partner agencies in line with THRIVE
• You be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services, including urgent referrals 1.6. To participate directly in the teams duty rotas.
• May be required to work with people in their own homes as well as visiting service users in hospital to assess and care plan for treatment
• May be required to Participate on a Duty/ triage rota

About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £22.99 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: M0042-26-0221
Job locations: Central Park, Manchester, M40 5BP, United Kingdom

Job description
Job Title Band 6 Social Worker
Trust: Greater Manchester Mental Health
Location: Multiple sites
Ward: Multiple wards
Pay Rates: £22.99
Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri - 09:00 - 17:00

What you'll need and be able to provide evidence for:

• You will possess an active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• You will have a recognised professional qualification in Social Work.
• Demonstrable management skills.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience of working with complex mental health problems and if you have worked with Children.

Why Join Us? Enjoy These Fantastic Benefits:

• Be Part of a Caring Community Join the NHSP community and work alongside a diverse team, caring for patients from all walks of life.
• Weekly Pay Enjoy the convenience of receiving your wages weekly for greater financial flexibility.
• Blue Light Card Get access to exclusive NHS discounts and savings.
• Priority Access to Shifts Get first pick of shifts and placements at your preferred Trust over agency workers.
• 24/7 Support Our friendly team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
• Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle or opt for fixed-term placements, giving you the work-life balance you need.
• Training & Development Access ongoing training and development opportunities through the Trust and NHSPs academy.
• Diverse Work Experience Explore different wards, keep your skills sharp, and gain invaluable experience.
• NHSP Member Perks Enjoy access to fun member activities, such as Member of the Month, Member Appreciation Week, exclusive giveaways, webinars, and more!
• Convenient Parking On-site parking available, with easy access to public transport.

Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Join us today and enjoy a fulfilling role with excellent benefits!

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Social Work
• SWE registered

Experience
Essential

• You will be able to demonstrate experience of working with complex mental health problems and if you have worked with Children.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
NHS Professionals Limited
Central Park
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment consultant
Ben Dowling
ben.dowling@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk
03330144370

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