Senior Social Worker - CMHT (6 month Fixed Term Contract)

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council's Bracknell Community Mental Health Team as a Senior Social Worker on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will focus on delivering key assessments and safeguarding plans to ensure safe discharges from mental health facilities, within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team dedicated to supporting adults facing mental challenges.

Benefits

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days

Flexible working opportunities

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Life insurance cover

Enhanced family leave

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted leisure membership

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health social work.
• Ability to undertake strengths-based assessments.
• Experience with safeguarding enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to facilitate safe hospital discharges.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.
• Implement safeguarding plans for vulnerable adults.

Skills

Assessment skills

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Critical analysis

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

£48,400 - £51,433 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)

Location:

Contract:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours:

37 hours.

DBS Check:

Closing Date:

06/07/2025 at 23:59

Reference:

People/25/316959

Are you ready for your next challenge in mental health social work? We are looking for a passionate and driven Senior Social Worker to join our Bracknell Community Mental Health Team for Adults on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

About you…

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, to join our friendly, dynamic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.

You will work closely with both social care and health professionals, focusing on discharge planning for inpatients at our local Mental Health hospital.

You will play a key role in delivering timely assessments and implementing effective safeguarding plans, with the support of experienced senior staff and managers to guide you.

If you thrive in a varied role, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a real difference in the lives of adults facing mental health challenges, we would love to hear from you.

About the team…

Our team is inclusive, welcoming, and deeply aligned with the organisation’s ethos, direction, and shared goals. We are supported by approachable and involved managers who foster a positive and encouraging environment where your voice is valued.

The Bracknell Adult Community Mental Health team is a dedicated team providing vital support to adults experiencing significant mental illness, as well as their carers. We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, actively identifying and responding to risks to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

We offer a range of interventions, including medication management and psychological therapies, all while coordinating comprehensive, person-centred care within the community.

The team also fulfils statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Care Act 2014.

• To undertake strengths-based and person-centred assessments to meet individual needs to be safely discharged from hospital.
• To work collaboratively with professionals across the NHS and Social Care to holistically meet individual and carer needs.
• To complete safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments and best interests decisions.
• To ensure that critical analysis and evidence-based practice is central to all decision making.
• To ensure that all policies and procedures of the department are adhered to.
• 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail] .We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date

Interviews dates to be confirmed

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Portia Khasipo, Assistant Community Services Manager, Phone Number: 01189046800

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack formore details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.