Social Worker - Adults Review Lead Team - Manchester - Sanctuary Personal

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Social Worker Adults Review Lead - Mental Health with Manchester City Council (GM Collaboration), situated at the Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester. This temporary role is a rare chance to play a pivotal part in shaping the future of mental health social care in Manchester. You'll be working on a major Transformation Programme in the lead up to the planned transfer of Mental Health Social Workers into the Local Authority. Commencing on 23/03/2026 and ending on 31/08/2026, this role is perfect for Social Workers looking for a fresh challenge, offering £32 per hour for a standard 7 hour day, 5 days per week.

• Hourly Salary: £32 per hour, allowing flexibility and financial stability.
• Professional Development: Acquire new skills and knowledge within a transformational project environment.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across social care and mental health sectors, expanding your network.
• Impactful Work: Influence real change in individuals' lives, fostering recovery focused and innovative practice approaches in mental health care.

• Collaborate closely with the Performance and Governance Manager to ensure quality assurance on commissioning decisions.
• Lead efforts to reduce service delays and improve access to necessary care and support for individuals, specifically in supported living and under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act.
• Support the development of recovery focused methods and innovative practices in mental health service delivery.
• Work with housing providers and commissioning colleagues to enhance service delivery frameworks.
• Leverage strong knowledge of the Care Act to conduct statutory reviews and work seamlessly with brokerage teams.

• Profound understanding of the Care Act and experience in conducting statutory reviews.
• Experience working with brokerage teams and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with relevant legal processes and a background in mental health social care.
• Management experience desirable, along with an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) background.