Salary
£44,075 to £49,282 (Grade 7)
Location
Hybrid working and various locations in the city
Employment
Full time, permanent
In Wolverhampton we are relentless in our ambition for people with care and support needs to live gloriously, ordinary lives, living in the place they call home, with the people and things they love, doing what matters to them.
About the Role – Mental Health Team
This is your chance to thrive in a team that will empower you to become the social worker you’ve always aspired to be. You’ll be part of a forward‑thinking, compassionate service that values your voice, nurtures your development, and champions your wellbeing, where no one day is the same.
In this rewarding role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with:
* Adults with mental health needs, supporting them to live gloriously ordinary lives
* Young people preparing for adulthood, helping them navigate life’s transitions with confidence and care
* People at risk of being, or who have been, involved with the criminal justice system, working alongside them to understand their experiences, build trusting relationships, and co‑produce plans that promote safety, independence, and long‑term change
We use The Three Conversations, a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach, that helps us think about: “What does a good life look like to you?” From there, we work together to ensure the support we offer is tailored, empowering, and safe, promoting choice, dignity, wellbeing, and independence.
You will
* Be dedicated to and passionate about working with people with mental health needs and their carers / families
* Have a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation
* Have strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills
* Be passionate about strengths‑based working
* Be able to demonstrate you can form good working relationships with colleagues and alongside service providers, partners and commissioners
* Have strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills
* Be registered with Social Work England
* Be an Approved Mental Health Professional, or eager to undertake the training
* Have a vision for your own development
* Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or an equivalent post qualifying pathway
You will enjoy
* Fantastic learning opportunities, including access to Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA)
* A Social Work Career Pathway that supports progress and development as a social work leader, including roles such as Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, AMHP, or opportunities with local universities, and progression into Advanced Practitioner and Assistant Team Manager
* We’ll cover your Social Work England fees and reimburse your Blue Light card membership fees
* Part of a workplace that celebrates and prioritises equality and diversity, with four vibrant employee networks and equality forums
* A strong focus on wellbeing and work‑life balance, with access to a robust Employee Assistance Programme and a wide range of wellbeing resources
* Supportive working arrangements, which includes some home working
Interview Process
* Written exercises will be W/C 8th December 2025
* Formal panel interviews will be W/C 8th December 2025
* Interviews may involve members of our Adult Voice and Choice co‑production group
For further information on these posts please contact Anita Wassell (Assistant Team Manager) at anita.wassell@wolverhampton.gov.uk or Shari King (Assistant Team Manager) at shari.king@wolverhampton.gov.uk.
If you’ve applied for multiple Adult Social Work roles and your application is successful, we’ll invite you to interview for the position that best matches your skills and experience.
You will be notified about the outcome of your application form as soon as possible after the closing date.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers, we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect. Learn more about the staff equality forums.
Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.
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