Mental Health Social Worker

Northumberland Fire Group; London, Morpeth, North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive organization as a Mental Health Social Worker in Northumberland. This full-time role involves conducting assessments and supporting adults with serious mental illness. You'll work within a newly established team, ensuring continuity of care and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Qualifications

• Conduct comprehensive assessments with autonomy and support.
• Manage caseload daily with regular supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with serious mental illness.
• Collaborate with AMHP and inpatient teams.

Skills

Mental Health

Assessment

Social Work

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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

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

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

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

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 dedicated 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, Care Act, and the statutory duties of local authorities.

If your skills align with these requirements, consider joining a progressive and innovative organization that values all its employees.

Minimum requirements:

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

For more information about the vacancy, please contact:

• Wendy Cherry, Team Manager at [e-mail]
• Jo-Ann Brennan, Senior Manager at [e-mail]

Northumberland County Council’s vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’. We believe it is a great place to live and work. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website.

Why choose us?

We offer outstanding benefits, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

For more benefits and perks, please click here.

Additional information:

For guidance on completing your application and our Equality and Diversity principles, see the attached guidance notes here.

We are an equal opportunities employer, operating a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you prefer to apply in a different format due to disability, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be kept confidential and used solely to verify essential requirements.

Applications are processed through our Tribepad system. All communications, including interview invitations, will be sent to your registered email address. Please check your email regularly, including Spam/Junk folders, after the closing date.

Job details:

• Category: Social Work - Adult Service
• Directorate: Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing
• Location: Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, UK