Experienced Social Workers - Community Mental Health Team

Christchurchandeastdorset; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking experienced Social Workers for their Community Mental Health Team in Weymouth. This full-time role involves conducting assessments, collaborating with health professionals, and supporting individuals with mental health needs. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, a commitment to person-centred care, and must be registered with Social Work England. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous relocation packages

Wellbeing support services

27-32 days holiday

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a passion for working with individuals facing significant mental health challenges.
• Confident understanding of the legal framework including the Care Act 2014 and related acts.
• Embody values of responsibility, respect, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based assessments and support planning.
• Work collaboratively with health colleagues.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.

Skills

Strong value base and person-centred practice

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Leadership abilities

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Experienced Social Workers – Community Mental Health Team

We are looking to recruit two dynamic and experienced Social Workers, with a passion and commitment for working within a community mental health service in Weymouth and Portland. We work in an integrated team, working within a community setting alongside health colleagues supporting people with significant mental health needs and preparation into adulthood. We have a clear commitment of working within a recovery model, promoting a strengths‑based and person‑centred practice to support independence and enabling an individual to achieve their best outcomes.

We are a supportive and nurturing service and encourage and promote attendance on the Approved Mental Health Professional training. For an informal chat about or to find out more about working within our Community Mental Health Teams, please drop us a line at [e-mail] and we will get straight back in touch.

What’s In It For You

We are an organisation with a strong commitment to a strengths‑based approach in our relationships with customers and employees alike. We foster a vibrant, happy, and high‑achieving workforce.

As part of Dorset Council’s Birth to Settled Adulthood we are also working alongside our colleagues in transitions to support people who have come to the attention of services.

We offer regular reflective supervision that supports Continuous Professional Development.

We are proud of our robust learning and development offer, which includes access to the ASYE programme, mentoring and coaching, various external training including BIA, AMHP, access to RIPFA courses, Community Care Inform and internal training to support development in specific practice areas.

• We promote career development.
• We offer access to wellbeing support and other support services.
• We offer generous relocation and retention packages.
• You will have access to the Local Government Pension scheme.
• We offer a minimum of 27 days holiday rising to 32 days after five years of continuous service and the option to purchase more.

What You Can Expect to Be Doing

You will undertake strengths‑based assessments, support planning and reviews to help customers achieve their outcomes and promote their independence, working within a recovery model.

• You will undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.
• You will work with people subject to the Mental Health Act and complete S117 assessments and reviews.
• You will be co‑located working alongside health colleagues including Community Mental Health Nurses, OTs, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to provide a service for people who are under adult services and have a Serious Mental Illness or Autistic Spectrum Condition.
• You will work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals.
• You will identify carer needs and support their assessments.
• You will have opportunities to take leadership roles and support service development.

About You

• You will be a dynamic social worker with a strong value base and sense of person‑centred practice who can use a strengths‑based approach.
• You will need to demonstrate a passion and commitment for working with people with significant mental health problems and promoting their recovery.
• You will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, have a flexible approach and be able to work closely with a range of professionals.
• You will be creative and passionate about enabling people to be as independent as possible.
• You will need to be confident with the legal basis for practice and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998 and Equality Act 2010.
• You will embrace continuous professional development.
• You will embody our behaviours responsibility, respect, recognition and collaboration. https://intranet.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/about/our-behaviours/
• You will be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.

Social Workers will need to be registered with Social Work England.

We invite you to demonstrate how you evidence these within your application.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration