Mental Health Social Worker

North East Ambition; London, Morpeth, North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northumberland County Council as a Mental Health Social Worker in a newly established team. This role offers a chance to support individuals with serious mental illnesses through comprehensive assessments and collaborative care. You will work autonomously while receiving support from your team, ensuring vulnerable adults receive the best care possible.

Qualifications

• Valid Social Work England registration.
• Successful completion of the ASYE programme.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments for vulnerable adults.
• Manage caseload with regular supervision.
• Collaborate with mental health teams and partner agencies.

Skills

Mental Health

Assessment

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Experienced Mental Health Social Worker, Adult Social Care, Permanent, Full Time (37 hours).

Salary Range £38,626 - £42,708

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker with a passion for working in mental health. Candidates should have post-qualification experience or have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to join Northumberland County Council Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate.

The current opportunity is in our newly established Intensive Social Work Mental Health Team, which collaborates with the AMHP and inpatient teams. This team supports individuals with serious mental illness, providing a countywide approach with intensive and assertive outreach support for this client group and their families. Our model promotes joined-up continuity of care and shared responsibility among stakeholders to manage risk and prevent further deterioration in the mental health of working-age adults with serious mental illness, addressing wider social determinants of mental health.

We invite you to join us on our new journey in adult social care in Northumberland, working in partnership within the newly established teams, wider social care teams, and our mental health partner agencies, to create an enhanced platform aimed at providing better support to vulnerable adults and their loved ones in the county.

About the role:

At Northumberland County Council, we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving the lives of Adults in Northumberland, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy, and independent.

We seek Social Workers who are dedicated professionals, committed to delivering excellent service to vulnerable individuals within our communities.

You will provide comprehensive assessments, benefiting from a good balance of autonomy and support. You will manage your caseload daily but will receive regular supervision and full support from your Team Manager.

It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the Mental Health Act, S117, and the Care Act, along with the statutory duties of local authorities.

If you possess the required skills, join a progressive and innovative organization that values all its employees.

Essential requirements:

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), with a valid Social Work England registration, and successful completion of the ASYE programme.
• Due to the nature of this role, a valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.