Mental Health Social Worker

Mental Health Social Worker

Job Description

Salary: £36,576 - £38,480 (inclusive of 5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

Whole Life Pathways - Supporting Mental Health    

Wiltshire Council are looking for a passionate and motivated Social Worker to join our Mental Health Team. This is a small, well-established, dedicated social care service for people with severe and enduring Mental Health conditions. 

The Mental Health Social work teams provide specialist services for adults over 18.  The teams support people to recover from periods of difficulty with their Mental Health and for people to stay as independent as possible by providing support that is person-centered which gives people choice and control in their lives.   

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will also be involved in assessing, coordinating and arranging care for service users with Mental Health problems, including dementia, both in the community and in hospital. 

You will need to be Registered with Social Work England / your appropriate Professional body. Experience of working in a health or social care setting is essential, along with excellent communication skills. You will need to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how we can best engage with our local communities and other partners in a meaningful way. 

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. 

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

For more details, contact Sarah Peach, Mental Health Team Manager, at sarah.peach@wiltshire.gov.uk.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. 

Disability Confident Employer 

Application process

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