Social Worker

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Social Worker for the Cheltenham & North Cotswold Recovery Team. The role involves care coordination, statutory assessments, and contributing to service development. Ideal for an experienced professional passionate about mental health care.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults of working age and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Arranging services to meet assessed needs.
• Conducting statutory strengths-based assessments.
• Providing expertise on legal requirements.

Skills

Care Coordination

Legislation Knowledge

IT Skills

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Social Worker - Cheltenham & North Cotswold Recovery Team

We are excited to offer a substantive part-time Social Worker position within the Cheltenham & North Cotswold Recovery Team. The role is 30 hours per week, with negotiable days and hours. The position is based at Leckhampton Lodge, a community hub facilitating information, skills, and knowledge sharing among recovery and community teams.

The Recovery Team is a friendly, dynamic group providing secondary care services to adults of working age, their families, and significant others. Our goal is to achieve the best outcomes for individuals experiencing severe mental illness with complex needs, working in line with Recovery and Social Inclusion principles. We aim to deliver high-quality, safe, and positive experiences while ensuring services are efficient and effective.

This role is ideal for an experienced Social Worker with some background in working with adults of working age and caring for individuals with enduring mental health issues.

Responsibilities include care coordination for a designated caseload, working within CPA policies and risk procedures, traveling independently, utilizing IT skills, and applying knowledge of legislation related to safeguarding vulnerable adults, the MHA, and MCA.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Arranging services to meet assessed needs, including reassessment in line with Care Act requirements.
2. Conducting statutory strengths-based assessments to facilitate personalized care and support.
3. Providing expertise on statutory and legal requirements, including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights Act, and Housing Act.
4. Contributing to service development within GHC Trust, including strengthening social care management and integration with the new Social Care Hub.

The qualifications, training, and experience requirements are detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About Our Trust

Our dedicated workforce of over 5,000 colleagues works across 55+ sites and in people's homes. We promote a welcoming, inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, civility, and trust.

Our staff surveys reflect high engagement and satisfaction, with over 70% of colleagues recommending us as a great place to work and to receive care. We are committed to continuous improvement and making our Trust a Great Place to Work.

Contact for Further Details or Informal Visits

Name: Lorraine Morris
Job Title: Team Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Contact Megan Bowen, Social Worker, at [e-mail] for additional information.