Experienced Social Worker, Mental Health Team

1 week ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Swindon Borough Council Full time
Experienced Social Worker, Mental Health TeamJob specification

Location: Swindon

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for 7 months, with the possibility of extension/permanent role

Package: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Date posted: 18/12/2024

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great.

We are looking for an Experienced Social Worker in the Mental Health Team. This is a fixed-term contract due to maternity cover; however, there is a possibility that this may extend into a permanent contract.

You will have sound strength-based skills and be passionate about ensuring people with a mental illness are supported to live their best lives. You will demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced but supportive environment.

Experience of working with mental health clients is beneficial to the role but we will consider people who have sound practice skills (including recent experience of undertaking Care Act assessments) and are willing to learn more about mental health work.

This role will see you working closely with the residents of Swindon and their families as well as a number of professionals including health, provider services, safeguarding, and housing.

You will be responsible for completing Care Act assessments and proportionate support planning. In addition, you will be undertaking S42 Enquiries and ensuring appropriate protection plans. You will follow the care management process of reviews, completing Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions.

You must hold a formal social work degree and be registered with Social Work England to apply for this post.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

Improvements include:

  • Multi-million pound investment in staff and support
  • Significant restructure creating smaller social worker teams
  • New intuitive IT system to cut down on desk time and make mobile working the norm
  • High standards for management practice, support, and supervision for staff
  • Listening to our social workers by holding regular social work forums
  • Implemented Liquid Logic.

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact Alison James at AJames2@swindon.gov.uk who can arrange a call with you.

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