Social Care Worker Mental Health

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in Worcestershire is seeking a Social Care Worker to join the South Mental Health team. This role focuses on supporting individuals aged 18+ with mental health conditions, creating personalized care plans, and enhancing individuals' well-being. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment, along with opportunities for professional development. Expect a competitive salary and benefits including a great holiday entitlement and a brilliant pension scheme.

Benefits

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience in social care and mental health support.
• Passion for empowering individuals to enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with functional mental health conditions.
• Manage risk in the community and assist with discharge plans.
• Create and implement personalized care plans.

Job description

Job Title: Social Care Worker
Salary:£31,537 - £33,699 per annum
37 hours per week

Location: Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester (Covering South Worcestershire)
Team: South Mental Health social work team
Permanent contract

The Mental Health South team in Worcestershire are a team focused on supporting and empowering individuals to have the best mental well-being possible, to reach their goals, and to maximise the quality of life of those we support. We work closely with our colleagues in health, commissioning, safeguarding and other partner agencies to create creative care plans, manage risk in the community as well as supporting discharge plans from out of county and rehab mental health wards. We support individuals from 18+ with functional mental health conditions as well as co-morbidities and support the transition process from children to adult’s services when required.

We are passionate about the development of staff within the team and are a supportive, dynamic, and person-centred team of practitioners. At present we have staff undertaking apprenticeships in the team, staff completing their ASYE and those undertaking their AMHP training, as well as staff who have champion roles in particular areas of interest to them. We encourage regular reflection with fortnightly reflective practice sessions and have the social work academy who offer a range of training opportunities. We also have practice educators in the team and regularly welcome students on placement.

If you would like any additional information or an informal discussion, please contact Rachael Hopcroft via email at [e-mail]

Benefits

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date

21/01/2026

Anticipated Interview Date

TBC

Attached documents

Social Care Worker JD PS (Scale 6).pdf

Social Care Worker Role Profile (scale 5).pdf