Social Worker

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Professional supervision

Peer support from team

Competitive salary

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking a mental health social worker to join the Adults & Health team based in Blackburn. You will conduct social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, undertake Section 42 enquiries, and contribute to care and support planning for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

You will work in a co-located multidisciplinary team, benefit from a generous training programme, supervision, and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Must have genuine interest and passion for strengths-based care.
• Experience in mental health and social care settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team.
• AMHPs and BIAs are welcomed; bring specialist skills and knowledge.
• Experience with Care Act 2014 assessments and care planning.
• Capable of prioritising work and adapting to risk and need.
• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England (or nearing qualification).
• Clean driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Undertake social care assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Carry out Section 42 enquiries and Mental Capacity Act assessments.
• Collaborate within a co-located multidisciplinary team for best resident outcomes.

Skills

Social work experience

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

AMHP/BIA experience

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Terms and Conditions: Full time, 37 hours per week

Department: Adults & Health

Interview Date: TBC

Blackburn with Darwen have an exciting opportunity for a mental health social workers based within Adult Social Care Mental Health Team at Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL. You will be part of a co-located team working with people with severe and enduring mental health conditions in the Blackburn with Darwen area. The role involves undertaking social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, as well as Section 42 enquiries and assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be expected to have a basic understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983, with opportunities to develop your learning through a generous training programme. It Is a demanding job within a busy service, no two days are the same but we’ve got a really supportive team and strong multidisciplinary working practices in place.

What do we need from you?

• Genuine interest and passion in working with people from a strengths based approach with a willingness to support people’s independence, resilience and ability to make informed choices for themselves about their mental health and well-being.
• Relevant mental health and social care experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring the best outcomes for residents of Blackburn with Darwen.
• We are keen to attract AMHPs and BIAs and recognise the specialist skills, expertise and legal knowledge you bring to the team.
• You will have experience of working with people of varying care & support needs and be able to implement the Care Act 2014; completing high quality assessments and care and support plans.
• You will manage a realistic caseload using job planning and be able to prioritise your work dependent on need and risk and at all times be flexible and responsive to the people you support and your colleagues.
• You will need to be registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England (or be close to if a final year social work student).
• You will also need a clean driving licence and access to a car.

Through the direct actions of social care staff, our objective is to ensure Blackburn with Darwen citizens requiring services and support receive the following outcomes for themselves wherever possible:

• To live a healthy, safe life and to be in control of their care needs.
• To be an active member of their community.
• To live in their own home, which they manage.
• To have a private family life including meaningful adult relationships.
• To be treated with dignity and respect.
• To have their own money and to choose how to spend it.

In return we will provide you with:

• Professional and timely supervision.
• Peer support from a well-established and experienced team.
• Focus on well-being.
• Opportunity to embrace new technologies and work outside of the box.
• Hybrid Working.
• Diverse workforce.
• Competitive Salary.
• Being proud to work in a top performing Local Authority.

Salary will be negotiable based on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications is 27th September. Interviews TBC.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please ask to speak to Lisa Ireland (Service Manager); Elliot Skorupa (Team Manager) or Abu Kholwadia (Team Manager) and we will be very happy to answer any questions you may have. Tel [phone].

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We have recently been through a period of restructure and change and sought feedback from our staff who described the team as welcoming, friendly, diverse, supportive, respectful and happy. Staff told us that the team is a really good place to work, where they enjoyed their role, with supportive colleagues and great managers.

The Government has confirmed plans to reorganise local government across Lancashire. From April 2028, the current 15 councils will be replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire.

If you're successful in your application, you'll initially join Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. As part of the reorganisation, your employment will transfer to the new East Lancashire council from April 2028.

We're committed to continuing to deliver excellent services throughout this transition. By joining us now, you'll be part of an important period of change and have the opportunity to help shape the future of local government for local communities