Mental Health Social Worker

inploi; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for a mental health social worker to join its Adult Social Care Mental Health Team. This role involves conducting assessments and providing support to individuals with severe mental health conditions. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and be registered with Social Work England. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting people’s independence in mental health.
• Experience in undertaking social care assessments.
• Ability to manage caseload and prioritise work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social care assessments under Care Act 2014.
• Work with individuals experiencing severe mental health issues.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Genuine interest in mental health

Relevant mental health experience

Ability to work autonomously

Experience with Care Act 2014

Clean driving licence

Education

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England

Job description

Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Department: Adults & Health

Interview date: 21st August 2025

Blackburn with Darwen have an exciting opportunity for a mental health social worker based within Adult Social Care Mental Health Team at Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL. You will be part of a co-located team working with people with severe and enduring mental health conditions in the Blackburn with Darwen area.
The role involves undertaking social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, as well as Section 42 enquiries and assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be expected to have a basic understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983, with opportunities to develop your learning through a generous training programme.
It Is a demanding job within a busy service, no two days are the same but we’ve got a really supportive team and strong multidisciplinary working practices in place.
What do we need from you?

• Genuine interest and passion in working with people from a strengths based approach with a willingness to support people’s independence, resilience and ability to make informed choices for themselves about their mental health and well-being.
• Relevant mental health and social care experience. (We will offer posts to ASYE’s with the right skills at interview).
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring the best outcomes for residents of Blackburn with Darwen.
• We are keen to attract AMHPs and BIAs and recognise the specialist skills, expertise and legal knowledge you bring to the team.
• You will have experience of working with people of varying care & support needs and be able to implement the Care Act 2014; completing high quality assessments and care and support plans.
• You will manage a realistic caseload using job planning and be able to prioritise your work dependent on need and risk and at all times be flexible and responsive to the people you support and your colleagues.
• You will need to be registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England (or be close to if a final year social work student).
• You will also need a clean driving licence and access to a car.

Through the direct actions of social care staff, our objective is to ensure Blackburn with Darwen citizens requiring services and support receive the following outcomes for themselves wherever possible:

• To live a healthy, safe life and to be in control of their care needs.
• To be an active member of their community.
• To live in their own home, which they manage.
• To have a private family life including meaningful adult relationships.
• To be treated with dignity and respect.
• To have their own money and to choose how to spend it.

In return we will provide you with:

• Professional and timely supervision.
• Clear expectations and regular appraisal to celebrate what you have done well.
• Peer support from a well-established and experienced team.
• Commitment and support to your continuous professional development and access to excellent training including Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), Best Interest Assessor (BIA) and Practice Education.
• Focus on well-being.
• Opportunity to embrace new technologies and work outside of the box.
• Hybrid Working.
• Diverse workforce.
• Competitive Salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounted Gym Membership and a host of other rewards available to Blackburn with Darwen staff.
• Being proud to work in a top performing Local Authority.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Lease Cars.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing

Salary will be negotiable based on skills and experience.

Grade G - H, SCP 24-33, (£34,314.00 - £42,708.00) per annum

Additional AMHP market supplement if AMHP qualified - £2,000 per year

Closing date for applications is 17/08/2025. If you are successful with your application, interviews will be on 21/08/2025 at Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please ask to speak to

Lisa Ireland (Service Manager); Elliot Skorupa (Team Manager) or Abu Kholwadia (Team Manager) and we will be very happy to answer any questions you may have. Tel [phone].

Email [e-mail]; [e-mail] or [e-mail]
We have recently been through a period of restructure and change and sought feedback from our staff who described the team as welcoming, friendly, diverse, supportive, respectful and happy. Staff told us that the team is a really good place to work, where they enjoyed their role, with supportive colleagues and great managers.
To apply for the job please visit Blackburn with Darwen council website http://www.blackburn.gov.uk and go to the jobs page

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