Social Worker - Multi-Agency Rough Sleepers' team (MARS)

Cheshire West and Chester; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional for a full-time, temporary role focused on supporting rough sleepers with mental health challenges. This hybrid position offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including generous holiday entitlement and excellent pension contributions. Join a dynamic team committed to improving outcomes for adults in need, while enjoying opportunities for career development and a culture that values exceptional performance. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping

Gym Memberships

Holidays

Cinema Discounts

Childcare Vouchers

Medical Treatment Cashback

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified AMHP or Progressed Social Worker with experience in mental health.
• Ability to manage high-risk, complex cases and establish trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work with rough sleepers experiencing mental health issues.
• Conduct mental health and Care Act assessments.

Skills

Mental Health Assessments

Care Act Assessments

Case Management

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Adults

Education

Qualified AMHP

Progressed Social Worker

Job description

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution-focused team.

About the Role

This position is for a Grade 10 Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). We also welcome applications from Progressed Social Workers (non-AMHP, Grade 9).

This is a full-time, temporary specialist post funded until March 2026. The role involves working exclusively with rough sleepers experiencing mental health issues, with broad referral criteria, including self-referrals through drop-in sessions.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified AMHP or Progressed Social Worker
• Passionate about improving outcomes for adults
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with complex customers
• Experience in mental health assessments, Care Act assessments, and support plan development
• Experience managing high-risk, complex cases and safeguarding adults
• Understanding of relevant legislation and multi-disciplinary working
• Ability to communicate effectively and work autonomously
• Enhanced DBS check and Adults Barred List clearance (essential)

Benefits and Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, combining work from council offices and from home where suitable. Benefits include discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, cinema, childcare vouchers, medical treatment cashback, car lease scheme, and cycle scheme.

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing after five years
• Excellent pension scheme with 22.3% employer contributions
• Opportunities for career development
• Rewards for exceptional performance
• Supportive team and culture
• Additional leave options
• Employee Assistance Programme

Application Notes

Please note the council cannot currently sponsor international applicants. Applications may be withdrawn if sufficient submissions are received.

For further information, please contact: [e-mail]