Senior Mental Health Social Worker - Flexible Hours

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services); Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Salisbury is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mental Health Social Worker to support their Mental Health Team. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and significant post-qualification experience in mental health services. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, providing advice on safeguarding, and contributing to service development. The role offers benefits such as a Market Skills Allowance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Market Skills Allowance of £5,000 per annum

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

Civil Service pension

Free on-site parking

Professional registration fees reimbursed

Qualifications

• Appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work Professional.
• Significant post qualification experience within mental health services.
• Understanding of relevant social care legislation, including Mental Health Act and Care Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective Mental Health Social Work in support of a designated Mental Health Team.
• Manage patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes.
• Support the management of the DCMH and provide advice on safeguarding issues.

Skills

Mental Health Social Work

Risk Assessment

Safeguarding Issues Management

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma

Registered with SWE, SSSC, SCW or NISCC

Job description

A public health organization in Salisbury is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mental Health Social Worker to support their Mental Health Team. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and significant post-qualification experience in mental health services. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, providing advice on safeguarding, and contributing to service development. The role offers benefits such as a Market Skills Allowance and flexible working options.