Level 2 Social Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement (5%)

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a passionate Mental Health Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care Mental Health Team. You will assess, coordinate and arrange care for adults with mental health needs in the community and hospital settings, with a person-centred approach to promote independence.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, experience in health or social care, and strong communication. The position offers a 5% market supplement and hybrid working with a 37-hour week.

Job description

Salary: £40,435.50 - £42,466.20 per annum (Inclusive of 5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Social Worker to join our Mental Health Team. This is a small, well-established, dedicated social care service for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

The mental health social work teams provide specialist services for adults over 18. The teams support people to recover from periods of difficulty with their mental health and for people to stay as independent as possible by providing support that is person-centered which gives people choice and control in their lives.

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will also be involved in assessing, coordinating, and arranging care for service users with mental health problems, including dementia, both in the community and in hospital.

You will need to be Registered with Social Work England / your appropriate Professional body. Experience working in a health or social care setting is essential, along with excellent communication skills. You will need to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how we can best engage with our local communities and other partners in a meaningful way.

This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment.

All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here .

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer ‑ facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.