Social Worker

WMJobs; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

AMHP allowance

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Mental Health Team North based in Bromsgrove. The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, with hybrid working options and a salary that includes a Market Forces payment.

You will work with adults with mental health needs, providing assessments under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, and undertake S42 enquiries with safeguarding support from the team. AMHP allowances may apply for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Must have competency in providing assessments under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience undertaking S42 enquiries with safeguarding support.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills for complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments under Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and S42 enquiries with safeguarding support.
• Direct work with people, carers and wider networks to promote independence and recovery.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide holistic mental health support.

Skills

Assessment

Decision making

Communication

Team working

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

Worcestershire County Council,

Social Worker, Mental Health Team North - 37hrs a week (permanent)

Salary

£34,811 - £43,149 + £3000 Market Forces payment.

AMHP allowance also available to those qualified and work on the AMHP rota.

Location

Parkside, Bromsgrove (covering Bromsgrove, Wyre Forest and Redditch districts)

The North Mental Health Team work with people in a variety of ways to promote their independence and recovery. This could be through;

• Providing information and advice, as well as supporting them to identify their own strengths, or those within their current network of support.
• Connecting them to other people/organisations who are better placed to support the person at that moment in time.
• Completing direct work with people, carers, and their wider support networks.

We work closely with colleagues from Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and work within several multi-disciplinary teams across their mental health service to provide holistic support to adults with mental health needs.

The team have had recent recognition at the Social Worker of the Year Awards and through BASW and we are looking for a motivated individual who can demonstrate competencies in providing assessments under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and undertaking S42 enquiries with support from our Safeguarding Team. You will have experience of navigating these legal frameworks when working with people with complex needs and demonstrating good decision making that achieves positive outcomes for those we support.

We offer the opportunity for progression, excellent training (including consideration for Practice Education, BIA and AMHP roles), a thorough induction linked to your role, and professional development plans. You will receive supervision alongside fortnightly team reflective meetings and be working in a team of motivated, dedicated, and friendly colleagues. In Worcestershire we provide flexible and agile working, with supporting technology, enabling you to work from a range of office bases, touch points and home.

In addition to the above, support will also be provided through The Social Work Academy (SWA) who work closely with the Principal Social Workers across both Directorates to ensure that learning is continuous and supports practice improvement. The SWA is responsible for learning programmes for Social Worker and Management development, together with Student placements and Practice Education.

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.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

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

11th October 2026

Anticipated Interview Date

TBC

Attached documents

• Adults Social Worker JD PS.docx