Qualified Social Worker - Mental Health - MoD - Wiltshire

Tripod Partners; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ministry of Defence in Bulford, Salisbury as a Mental Health Social Worker. This role allows you to significantly impact the lives of service personnel and their families within a supportive defence community, working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to address key mental health challenges.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Chance to make a tangible difference

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Social Work recognized by Social Work England.
• Registered with Social Work England and able to provide proof.
• DBS check required and a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support service personnel with mental health issues for potential return or discharge.
• Liaise with military support systems and community services.
• Manage a diverse patient caseload efficiently.

Skills

Mental Health Expertise

Communication

Liaison Skills

Safeguarding

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Join the MoD in Bulford, Salisbury as a Mental Health Social Worker!

Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and supportive environment?

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Bulford, Salisbury, Wiltshire is seeking a passionate and skilled Mental Health Social Worker to join the dedicated Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH). This is an exciting chance to make a real difference to the lives of service personnel and their families, working within the Defence Mental Health Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Mental Health Social Worker, your main duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working with service personnel to get them back into service or those beingmedically discharged from the military due to mental health diagnosis ranging from depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder
• Sick at home support, liaising within the military support system and community services, referring to various charitable organisations and supporting housing issues
• Pension and compensation advice
• Senior safeguarding lead within the DCMH and wider circle i.e. G.Ps and health colleagues
• Offer carer support and can support service users for up to two years following discharge date after DCMH support finished, so working independently
• Managing a diverse patient caseload efficiently and effectively

What they Offer:

• The opportunity to work within a unique and supportive environment within the Defence community.
• A chance to make a tangible difference to the well-being of service personnel and their families.
• A collaborative and multi-disciplinary team environment.

QUALIFICATION MINIMUM AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL:

• Individuals must possess a Degree and/or Diploma in Social Work or a suitable equivalent that is recognised by Social Work England
• Must be currently registered with Social Work Englandand must produce proof of registration when required
• Possess or undergo a DBS check
• Possess a full and valid UK driving license
• Must be able to demonstrate that extensive post qualifying experience in mental health social work has been gained and put into regular practice
• Must have social work experience and in a mental health setting such as a CMHT, Hospital or other recognised and relevant mental health team

DESIRABLE:

• Experience with a wide range of Mental Health conditions
• Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting
• Previous experience or knowledge of Tri-Service resettlement procedures and/or NHS Hospital discharge procedures
• Previous mental health social work experience in, or associated with, the Armed Forces

For more information, please contact Paula Reynolds on 07498 059621, email: [e-mail]