Integrated Mental Health Social Care Practitioner

Wokingham Borough; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

GP helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice – car & cycle

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Social Care Practitioner to join the Integrated Mental Health Team on a full-time permanent basis. You will work under supervision to support adults with serious or suspected mental health conditions and their carers, building relationships and practical plans to stay safe and independent.

The role offers a clear development pathway and benefits, including generous annual leave, health helpline, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care or a customer-facing role.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A real commitment to helping people stay independent.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable adults or working in an Occupational Therapy setting.

Responsibilities

• No two days will be the same. You’ll manage your own cases, with support and guidance from experienced practitioners.
• get to know people and understand what matters to them
• complete assessments and support plans that help people stay safe and independent
• give advice and help people find the right support
• spot safeguarding concerns and work with others to keep people safe
• work closely with families, health teams and other services
• keep clear records and support registered practitioners with more complex cases.
• Above all, you’ll listen to people, involve them in decisions and help them find support that works for them.

Skills

Experience in health, social care or a

Good communication

IT skills

Safeguarding & confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Commitment to independence

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Social Care Practitioner to join the Integrated Mental Health Team on a full-time permanent basis. You will work under supervision to support adults with serious or suspected mental health conditions and their carers, building relationships and practical plans to stay safe and independent.

The role offers a clear development pathway and benefits, including generous annual leave, health helpline, and professional development opportunities.