Social Worker

6 days ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Wokingham Borough Council Full time

We have an amazing opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Integrated Adult Mental Health team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, permanent basis.

As a Social Worker, you will provide specialized social care to individuals with enduring mental health conditions, working closely with health colleagues and focusing on statutory duties under the Care Act, MCA, and MHA.

You will be part of a passionate and dynamic team collaborating with The Health Trust to enhance services and develop a dedicated social care pathway.

Both Wokingham Borough Council and The Health Trust acknowledge the advantages of integration, such as holistic support, peer interactions, and collaborative casework for CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) colleagues.

Benefits:

Come enjoy our fantastic employee benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (increasing to 35 days after 5 years of local government service), excellent pension scheme, flexible working, sports and leisure discounts, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a mental health caseload with varied complexity, offering care and services to support individual recovery.
  • Apply a strengths-based approach, maintaining professional relationships with customers and carers.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs and identify optimal solutions.
  • Effectively prioritize workload, manage time, and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Establish relationships with stakeholders for multiagency working.
  • Engage in meetings, 1:1 sessions, and contribute to service development.
  • Develop and implement care plans.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Registered with Social Work England and experienced in health or social care settings.
  • Familiar with Adult and Children Safeguarding Processes.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Well-organized with excellent time management.
  • Proficient in IT.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough, situated in Berkshire, offers great transport links to Reading and London. This area features a lively market town, charming villages, and stunning countryside.

With high-performing schools, international businesses, and a welcoming community, we boast a thriving local economy, top-notch public facilities, and low crime rates, ensuring a superior quality of living.

If you're intrigued by this opportunity, apply today

Be informed that applications will be reviewed daily, and we reserve the right to close the advert early upon identifying suitable candidates.

Wokingham Borough Council prioritizes the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and seeks commitment to this cause from all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will undergo DBS and other relevant checks.

Wokingham promotes equal opportunities in employment.


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