Experienced Social Workers & Social Workers

Experienced Social Workers & Social Workers
Mental Health Social Care Team (South) 
ESW - £33,945 - £38,223  + £3000 Market Forces payment*
SW - £29,777- £33,024 + £3000 Market Forces payment*
37 Hours per Week
Location: County Hall, Worcester
Permanent, Full-time

About the Team: 

The Mental Health South team in Worcestershire are a team focused on supporting and empowering individuals to have the best mental well-being possible, to reach their goals, and to maximise the quality of life of those we support. We work closely with our colleagues in health, commissioning, safeguarding and other partner agencies to create creative care plans, manage risk, and support discharge plans from inpatient mental health wards. We support individuals from 18+ with functional mental health conditions as well as co-morbidities and support the transition process from children to adult’s services when required. 

We are passionate about the development of staff within the team and are a supportive, dynamic, and person-centred team of practitioners. At present we have staff undertaking apprenticeships to become qualified Social Workers, staff completing their ASYE and those undertaking their AMHP training, as well as staff who have champion roles in particular areas of interest to them. We encourage regular reflection with fortnightly reflective practice sessions and have the social work academy who offer a range of training opportunities. We also have practice educators in the team and regularly welcome students on placement. 

We are currently looking for Experienced Social Workers and Social Workers to join us in our specialist team. 

About the role:

• Are you a highly motivated social worker with experience of strengths-based practice,  who is interested in furthering your professional development by undertaking statutory social work in line with the Care Act (14), Mental Capacity Act (05) and Mental Health Act (83).
• This role offers an exciting opportunity for the development of highly competent levels of skill in assessment, support planning, intervention, and evaluation through working in complex situations, whilst working collaboratively with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, who provide specialist mental health services across the County.
• As a social worker within this team, you will play a key role in improving mental health services and mental health outcomes for the people of Worcestershire. You will bring a distinctive social and rights-based perspective to your work, through advanced relationship-based skills, and a focus on personalisation and recovery, will support people to make positive, self-directed change.
• You will be supported in developing your analytical and professional judgement skills and application of a range of social interventions that promote recovery.

For More Information:

If you would like any additional information or an informal discussion, please contact Ela Apperley via EApperley@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council , so do take a look! Some of the other benefits we can offer include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

How to Apply:

CV With Cover letter are invited to apply for this role. 

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Please submit your CV with Cover Letter to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 04th February 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: To be Confirmed

DBS ROLES: The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care 

*Market Forces Payment T&C's apply