Senior Social Worker

Military Medical Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Senior Social Worker to provide exceptional mental health support to service personnel and their families. This role involves managing caseloads, delivering expert advice, and contributing to the development of mental health services within the Ministry of Defence. The successful candidate will be a qualified professional with significant experience in mental health social work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and safeguarding standards. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the well-being of those who serve our nation.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Mental Health Social Work professional registered with relevant bodies.
• Experience working in mental health settings with complex cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective Mental Health Social Work support to the Defence Mental Health Services.
• Manage patient caseloads and contribute to service delivery development.

Skills

Mental Health Social Work

Caseload Management

Understanding of Mental Health Legislation

Experience with Complex Mental Health Issues

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Certificate of Qualification in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Senior Social Worker to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Donnington DCMH, in Telford, Shropshire.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday (37 Hours)

The successful applicant will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and their families.

Pay Rate:

PAYE – £27.95 per hour

Umbrella - £32.14 per hour

Job Description:

• To provide effective Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) in support of a designated Department of Community Mental Health, Defence Mental Health Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services.
• Contribute to the development of service delivery, suggesting developmental initiatives in support of observations.
• Manage patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead.
• Support the management of the DCMH by providing direct delivery advice for MHSW to the DCMH manager (single post locations) or the MHSW Regional Lead (dual post locations). Provide SME knowledge and guidance for Health & Social Care and Safeguarding Lead for the mental health team.
• Undertake such additional clinical/management tasks as may be appropriate to the grade and the role agreed in discussion with their line manager / HoS.

Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:

• Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work professional. Be registered with the SWE, SSSC, CCW or NISCC.
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) Certificate of qualification in Social Work (CQSW).
• An understanding and working knowledge of all social care legislation – Mental health Act (MHA) (83), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (05) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs)(LPS), Care Act 14, ECHR (98), Adult and Children safeguarding Policies.
• Must be an experienced Mental Health Social Worker with post qualifying experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of working with clients with a range of complex mental health difficulties.
• A thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorders and treatment options including the recovery model.
• Caseload management experience in a multi-professional setting. A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (83) and subsequent amendments.
• An understanding and working knowledge of all relevant legislation – MCA (05), including DOLs / LPS, Care Act 14, ECHR (98) and Safeguarding. Safeguarding Level 3 and willing to train as level 4 as required / or that of the devolved Nations.
• Must hold a full driving licence.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.