Impactful Community Mental Health Social Worker

Dorset Council

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On-site

GBP 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Local Government Pension Scheme

27–32 days holiday + buy/sell option

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Dorset Council is recruiting dynamic Social Workers for community mental health teams across Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester, and North Dorset. You will work in integrated teams with health colleagues to support adults with significant mental health needs in a strengths-based, recovery-focused model.

We offer reflective supervision, extensive development opportunities including ASYE, mentoring, RIPFA courses, and a robust benefits package, including generous relocation support, pension, and

Qualifications

Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England.
Willingness to travel as required by the post.

Responsibilities

Undertake strengths-based assessments, support planning and reviews to promote independence and recovery.
Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments.
Work with individuals subject to the Mental Health Act and complete S117 assessments and reviews.
Collaborate with health colleagues (CMHN, OT, Psychologists, psychiatrists) to serve adults with Serious Mental Illness or ASD.
Identify carers' needs and support their assessments.
Take leadership roles and contribute to service development.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Health Act

Communication

Teamwork

Carer Needs

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

We offer reflective supervision, extensive development opportunities including ASYE, mentoring, RIPFA courses, and a robust benefits package, including generous relocation support, pension, and

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