Social Worker (Permanent) (Full Time) - REN13240

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join their Community Mental Health Team. The role involves providing assessments and care management in Adult Community Mental Health Services. Candidates must have a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent, experience in statutory services, and effective communication skills. Full training and support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must achieve registration with SSSC within 6 months if newly qualified.
• Flexibility in approach and commitment to social work values.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and care management for Adult Community Mental Health services.
• Implement care plans through Self-Directed Support options.
• Conduct statutory interventions as a social worker.

Skills

Experience in statutory Social Work

Effective communication skills

Assessment and writing skills

IT proficiency

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges? Join Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership's dynamic Community Mental Health Team, where your skills and compassion will help shape recovery journeys and independence in the community. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team committed to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, recovery focussed individual that is committed to the value base of Renfrewshire's HSCP.

You will work within a large, multi-disciplinary service, to provide an assessment and care management role to those who receive care and treatment through Adult Community Mental Health Services. As a social worker you will be responsible for statutory intervention as well as implementing care plans through Self-Directed Support options.

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council is essential, if newly qualified workers must achieve registration with SSSC within 6 months of taking up role.

You must have experience in statutory Social Work services, the ability to prioritize tasks, competing demands and work as part of a team as well as on own.

Assessment and writing skills as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills are also essential.

You must be able to use IT packages, be flexible in approach and have a commitment to social work values.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department's commitment to continuous improvement.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

If you wish to know more about the role before applying, you can contact Sarah Williamson, Operational Manager, by email at [e-mail] , or by telephoning 0300 300 0216

Please note- Previous applicants need not apply