Social Worker - Mental Health (Adults)

Somerset Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Mental Health inpatient team. You will help individuals gain independence, identify support needs, and develop the new Adult Social Care service. The role includes collaboration with local agencies and creative problem-solving. You will enjoy benefits like 30 days of annual leave, professional development opportunities, and employee support networks for a diverse workforce.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Employee support networks

Discounted lease car options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England.
• Have access to/use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging people to be independent and grow their confidence.
• Identifying worries of families and exploring needed support.
• Developing knowledge of the local area and working with agencies.
• Providing creative solutions.
• Being a critical part of developing the new Adult Social Care service.

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

We are a socially active council and run many webinars and events, team away days, volunteering opportunities plus, hold regular staff Q&A sessions. We encourage professional development and training to support your learning and aspirations. And there are also a variety of networking groups and activities that you can join. We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve so we will always welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our teams. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

Starting salary of £37,280 rising to £41,771 per annum Hybrid working opportunities 30 days annual leave

What will I be doing?

• Encouraging people to be independent, helping them grow their confidence and make the most of the support available to suit their individual needs.
• Identifying what people and families are worried about or what they want to achieve, exploring what support they already have and what they need.
• Developing great knowledge of your local area and working in partnership with local agencies.
• Providing creative solutions.
• Being a critical part of developing our new and exciting Adult Social Care service.

The team: Join our dynamic Mental Health inpatient team, where social workers and adult social care practitioners collaborate under the guidance of an advanced practitioner. We provide essential support across all nine NHS Psychiatric hospitals in Somerset, ensuring individuals receive the care they need before discharge. Our community Mental Health Social Care Teams are spread throughout the county, with exciting vacancies available in both the East and West regions. Each team is composed of dedicated social workers, adult social care practitioners, and an advanced practitioner, working together to make a difference in their localities. Additionally, our mental health social care service boasts a dedicated Practice Development Advanced Practitioner, who is committed to fostering learning, providing training and updating Adult Social Care practices, and sharing the latest developments in the field. Working within the Mental Health Social Care Service is a fast‑paced environment, but you are guaranteed fun and laughter along the way due to the positive and fun nature of the team.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• Be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England.
• Have access to/use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

What's in it for me?

• Thirty days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 2 weeks additional annual leave pro‑rata.
• A clear career pathway with apprenticeships, professional, leadership and academic programmes and qualifications, regular CPD opportunities and a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme.
• A new comprehensive induction programme supported by Practice Development Advanced Practitioners, plus a confidential and impartial welcome call to ensure your induction goes smoothly.
• Ongoing support & development opportunities – regular CPD events arranged and delivered by our dedicated Adult Social Care Learning & Development team, including an annual Carnival of Practice event with key speakers such as the Chief Social Worker, a team of Advanced Practitioner – Practice Development roles to support our workforce, personalised personal development plans, a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme.
• Local Government pension scheme.
• Employee support networks that acknowledge and celebrate the richness of diversity and equality within our workforce.
• Guaranteed interview schemes – Disability Confident, Veterans, Care Leavers.
• Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services and events to support a healthy work/life balance, including a free online gym offer, dedicated Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors and much more.
• Relocation support up to £8,000, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
• My Staff Shop which offers a variety of discounts including cinemas, shopping, restaurants, gym discounts and more.
• Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Anything else I should know? This is a Grade 10 post with a current salary starting at £37,280 rising to £41,771 per annum. Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale.