Social Worker - Mental Health (Adults)
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About The Job
Some key information
Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential.
What will I be doing?
Our ethos is to support Somerset residents to develop gloriously ordinary lives throughout our practice which means;
Some key information
Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential.
- Location: Yeovil (1x 37 hours per week and 1 x 30 hours per week)
- Starting salary of £37,280 rising to £41,771 per annum
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 30 days annual leave
What will I be doing?
Our ethos is to support Somerset residents to develop gloriously ordinary lives throughout our practice which means;
- Encouraging people to be independent, helping them grow their confidence and make the most of the support available to suit their individual needs
- Identifying what people and families are worried about or what they want to achieve, exploring what support they already have and what they need.
- Developing great knowledge of your local area and working in partnership with local agencies.
- Providing creative solutions.
Join our dynamic Mental Health inpatient team, where social workers and adult social care practitioners collaborate under the guidance of an advanced practitioner. We provide essential support across all 9 NHS Psychiatric hospitals in Somerset, ensuring individuals receive the care they need before discharge.
Our community Mental Health Social Care Teams are spread throughout the county, with exciting vacancies available in both the East and West regions. Each team is composed of dedicated social workers, adult social care practitioners, and an advanced practitioner, working together to make a difference in their localities.
Additionally, our mental health social care service boasts a dedicated Practice Development Advanced Practitioner, who is committed to fostering learning, providing training, updating Adult Social Care practices, and sharing the latest developments in the field.
Working within the Mental Health Social Care Service is a fast-paced environment, but you are guaranteed fun and laughter along the way due to the positive and fun nature of the team.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it to be successful in this role you will:
- Be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England.
At Somerset Council, we work hard to attract the best staff and we want to make sure that once you are on board, you are well supported and rewarded for the work you do.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
- This grade offers 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to request to buy up to 2 weeks additional annual leave pro rata
- A clear career pathway with apprenticeships, professional, leadership and academic programmes and qualifications, regular CPD opportunities and a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme
- A new comprehensive induction programme supported by Practice Development Advanced Practitioners, plus a confidential and impartial welcome call to ensure your induction goes smoothly.
- Ongoing support & development opportunities – regular CPD events arranged and delivered by our dedicated Adult Social Care Learning and Development team, including an annual Carnival of Practice event with key speakers such as the Chief Social Worker, a team of Advanced Practitioner – Practice Development roles to support our workforce, personalised personal development plans, a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme.
Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area of the service across Somerset, which is a largely rural county, with limitations around public transport the ability to be able to travel to any location is essential. Therefore, applicants must have full access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
We recognise and welcome applications from disabled individuals who may require reasonable adjustments to meet this requirement, and we’re happy to discuss this from the first point of contact with the recruitment team.
Full and part time hours can be considered depending on team and location.
This is a Grade 10 post with a current salary starting at £37,280 rising to £41,771 per annum. Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale.
For further information on this role please contact Helen Readdy on helen.readdy@somerset.gov.uk
We are a socially active council and run many webinars and events, team away days, volunteering opportunities plus, hold regular staff Q&A sessions. We encourage professional development and training to support your learning and aspirations. And there are also a variety of networking groups and activities that you can join.
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve so we will always welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our teams. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today!
A Bit More About Somerset Council
Full and part time hours can be considered depending on team and location.
This is a Grade 10 post with a current salary starting at £37,280 rising to £41,771 per annum. Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale.
For further information on this role please contact Helen Readdy on helen.readdy@somerset.gov.uk
We are a socially active council and run many webinars and events, team away days, volunteering opportunities plus, hold regular staff Q&A sessions. We encourage professional development and training to support your learning and aspirations. And there are also a variety of networking groups and activities that you can join.
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve so we will always welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our teams. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today!
A Bit More About Somerset Council
We are reclaiming narratives about social work and believe in the power of lived experiences of people (including workers) and sharing stories. To get a sense of this, listen to Social Work Sessions podcast: Social Work Sessions
Somerset is situated in a beautiful, rural county in a central southwest location but with good city links. With scenic countryside, historic sites, charming towns and villages, family-friendly attractions, beaches, festivals (Glastonbury!) and events, outdoor activities, zoos, water parks and plenty of local produce to try, there’s something for everyone!
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Somerset is situated in a beautiful, rural county in a central southwest location but with good city links. With scenic countryside, historic sites, charming towns and villages, family-friendly attractions, beaches, festivals (Glastonbury!) and events, outdoor activities, zoos, water parks and plenty of local produce to try, there’s something for everyone!
DBS information
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.