Social Worker (Mental Health)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Havant; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Havant is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team. The ideal candidate will manage a complex caseload and provide supervision for Case Workers. This role offers competitive starting salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work-life balance. Applicants should have a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Commitment to demonstrating the organization's values.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs.
• Manage and supervise Case Workers and Senior Case Workers.
• Liaise with health professionals to facilitate hospital discharges.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Social work issues knowledge

Compassion and empathy

Legal frameworks understanding

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team as a qualified 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.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.