Social Worker (Mental Health)

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an innovative Social Worker to join their Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team. You will conduct assessments, manage caseloads, and work closely with health colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work qualification and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers a competitive starting salary and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Excellent Practice Validation program

Supporting AMHP training

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a complex caseload and supervise case workers.
• Understanding of legal frameworks and statutory duties in social work.
• Commitment to professional development and supportive supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs.
• Manage a complex caseload and provide supervision.
• Participate in triaging urgent cases and safeguarding referrals.
• Liaise with health colleagues for hospital discharges.
• Hold forensic cases and collaborate with the Ministry of Justice.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Strengths-based approach

Understanding of social work issues

Compassion

Empathy

Respect

Education

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team as aqualified Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.

You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges.
• Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Why join us?

• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment.
  Excellent Practice Validation:Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• AMHP pathway: We’ll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Social Work duties. When you’ve completed your AMHP training, you’ll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 per annum.
• Professional development:Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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