Mental Health Social Worker | Mental Health Team | Preston |
Mental Health Social Worker | Mental Health Team | Preston |
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Job Description
| Salary £35,235 - £39,513 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Mental Health Social Care Team |
Job Description
| Salary £35,235 - £39,513 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Mental Health Social Care Team |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
This role involves meeting the statutory duties of the local authority in line with The Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and The Mental Health Act 183 (amended 2007)
To promote wellbeing and independence of those experiencing mental health needs within the Preston community and in hospital and rehabilitation settings
Working with our health colleagues, the voluntary sector and wider community partners
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care.
We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need new Social Workers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.
Your priority will be to undertake and review assessments of need, risk and capacity. Sourcing and commissioning care, undertaking duty tasks and supporting discharge planning whilst working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
As part of the Community Mental Health Transformation in Lancashire, there is a renewed focus on collaboration and coproduction with internal /external professionals, community services, carer and the people we are supporting.
This fast-paced role involves working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties who require statutory interventions.
We offer excellent development opportunities and support progression. This includes Approved Mental Health Professional Training.
Our values
What's important to us, is that you share our values…
Supportive and Innovative
You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
Empathy
You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.
Reasons to Join Us…
* Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
* Flexible Working opportunities
* Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
* Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
* Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
* Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
To Apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, call:
Elenor King
07766367546
elenor.king@lancashire.gov.uk
* Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
Shortlisting will take place from 20th March 2025 and interviews TBC
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Social work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
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Not Applicable
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Full-time
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