Social Worker (Mental Health)

Hampshire County Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team. The role involves conducting assessments, managing complex cases, and providing support to colleagues. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work qualification and experience in a statutory setting, with a commitment to a strengths-based approach. Competitive salary and development opportunities available.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Excellent Practice Validation programme

AMHP training support

Continuous professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Direct practice experience or relevant social work placement.
• Commitment to the organization's values and behaviors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience in adults' statutory setting

Strengths-based approach

Understanding of legal frameworks

Compassion and empathy

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).
• Experience working in a UK-based adults’ statutory setting – this can include a social work placement or direct practice experience.
• 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.

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

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

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.