Newly Qualified Social Worker - Mental Health

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body in the UK is seeking a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their Mental Health Specialist Social Work Team. This role involves providing essential support to adults in mental health services and working closely with families and local networks. The ideal candidate should be passionate about making a positive impact and possess strong social work values. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Regular support and supervision

Ongoing CPD and professional development

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Social Worker with a strong commitment to social work values.
• Ability to work in partnership with residents and families.
• Confident in advocating for individuals' rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support to adults in mental health services.
• Engage with residents to achieve their goals.
• Develop partnerships for high-quality care.

Skills

Passionate about making a positive impact

Strong social work values

Flexible and proactive

Advocating for human rights

Commitment to recovery-oriented practice

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join our Mental Health Specialist Social Work Team. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive service within the wider Adult Mental Health Social Work Service, providing vital social work support to adults known to secondary mental health services.

Social workers play a crucial role in improving mental health outcomes for Hillingdon residents. You’ll work in partnership with residents, families, carers and other professionals to co-produce solutions, promote recovery and maximise independence. You’ll use your social work skills, knowledge and values to engage creatively, understand what matters most to each individual and help them achieve their goals.

We focus on supporting people to live well in the community and work closely with families and local networks, as this delivers the best outcomes. Developing a whole-system response with key partners is essential to providing high-quality, outcome-focused care and the right support at the right time.

We recognise the specialist skills and expertise that mental health social work brings. In return, we offer:

• A competitive starting salary.
• Regular support and supervision.
• Manageable caseloads.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Clear progression routes, including Practice Educator and AMHP training.

About You

We’re looking for a Newly Qualified Social Worker who is:

• Passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Guided by strong social work values and high professional standards.
• Flexible, proactive and solution-focused with a ‘can do’ approach.
• Confident in advocating for people’s human rights and working in partnership.
• Genuinely committed to recovery-oriented, person-centred practice.

If you’re ready to start your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team and make a real difference for people in Hillingdon, we’d love to hear from you.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• Professional Registration Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.