Social Worker (Mental Health)

Community Care Live; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization based in Basingstoke is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join their Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team. This role involves conducting assessments, managing cases, and liaising with health professionals. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and possess relevant experience. The organization offers excellent professional development opportunities, including pathways to senior positions, alongside a competitive benefits package that supports both work-life balance and wellbeing.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience working in a UK-based statutory setting.
• Understanding of social work issues and legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs.
• Manage a complex caseload and supervise Case Workers.
• Participate in duty to triage urgent cases.
• Liaise with colleagues for hospital discharges.
• Hold forensic cases and work with the Ministry of Justice.

Skills

Social work understanding

Strengths-based approach

Compassion and empathy

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.

You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges.
• Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.
• Experience working in a UK-based statutory setting.
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Why join us?

• Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• AMHP pathway: We’ll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Social Work duties. When you’ve completed your AMHP training, you’ll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 per annum.
• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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