Community Mental Health Social Workers

7 months ago

Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £32,020 - £36,298 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Hyndburn, Rossendale, and Ribble Valley |**Community Mental Health Social Workers **(x 3)

**Community Mental Health Team**

**Hyndburn, Rossendale, and Ribble Valley**

**£32,020 - £36,298 (Grade 8)**

**We are currently recruiting **

Enthusiastic and empowering **Social Workers **to work within the **Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) **in **Adult Social Care **at **Lancashire County Council **.

If you are looking to enrich the lives of people struggling with mental health within the community then this is the perfect opportunity for you. As a qualified Social Worker, with knowledge and experience of working within mental health, this role will allow you to broaden your horizons and extend your helping hand out to those who are struggling within the community. You will be collaborating with other agencies to develop care packages of an impeccable standard, ensuring the needs of each individual are met effectively. This is a great way to develop your career within mental health, dealing with a very varied workload working across a broad spectrum of situations.

**What we are looking for **

**Passion **- you'll be passionate about making a difference to people's lives, becoming a valued advocate and someone who can be relied upon - it is important you are able to build a strong rapport with our service users, instilling trust by remaining transparent and motivating them with your positive outlook on life - your working environment will be out in the community, conducting care assessments within care homes, hospitals and individual's homes - you are entering service users personal space in times of difficulty therefore you must ensure you remain respectful and facilitate autonomy where possible

**Empathy & Resilience **- it is important within this role you are able to find the correct balance between empathy and resilience, knowing when to put aside personal feelings and focus upon the task at hand - you may be dealing with individuals who have experienced traumatic circumstances which can be triggering and must be managed with extreme sensitivity - you will need to be influential and motivate people to help themselves by encouraging positivity, empowering strength and determination to get better - the best part of your job will be seeing the impact of your help and support, being part of the journey to improved wellbeing and breaking barriers so individuals can start new beginnings.

**Articulate **- alongside your duty work and care assessments there is an expectation for you to complete legal reports for courts and the Ministry of Justice - you must be able to articulate yourself well, collating the necessary information in a concise manner - these reports contribute towards appeals for individuals who have been sectioned under the mental health act and need assistance in putting their side of events across to a mental health tribunal - your words and influence will make all the difference in these circumstances, so we will need you to be coherent and accurate within your report writing

**Why join us **

**Benefits**:A plethora of discounts & benefits from dog care to day care to days out or in, log cabins by Snowdon or holidays abroad, pampering and fitness for your mind, body & soul, long service awards, Medicash, support groups, local authority pensions, cycle to work schemes and eye tests plus many more.

**Development**:you'll get support and development along the journey - there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, additional professional qualifications, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted.

**Inclusivity**:we don't have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements, so your hours may vary or change and for us - delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

**Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.**

**Closing Date**:14th August

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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