Overview
Senior Mental Health Social Worker role at HMS Drake, Devonport. This vacancy is full-time, offering 37 hours per week. Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.
Benefits
* A Market Skills Allowance of £5,000 per annum (pro rata) will be offered to the successful candidate.
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
* A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
* Professional registration fees re-imbursed.
* Free parking.
* Access to gym.
* An environment with hybrid / flexible working options.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Job responsibilities
* To provide effective Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) in support of a designated Department of Community Mental Health, Defence Mental Health Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services.
* Contribute to the development of service delivery, suggesting developmental initiatives in support of observations.
* Manage patient caseloads according to Defence Community Mental Health (DCMH) allocation processes and practices as directed by the clinical team lead / Manager and the MHSW Regional Lead.
* Support the management of the DCMH by providing direct delivery advice for MHSW to the DCMH line manager and or the MHSW Regional Lead.
* Support management and DCMH by providing advice and support on safeguarding issues and practice as DCMH Safeguarding Lead.
* Undertake such additional clinical/management tasks as may be appropriate to the grade and the role agreed in discussion with their line manager / Regional lead / HoS.
About us
Our success depends on our people—our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, delivering for us. The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm.
Selection Process
At application stage you will be assessed against your CV:
* Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
* Please provide information on how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. If plagiarism is identified, applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. See guidance for more information on appropriate use.
At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
* Changing and Improving
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
Further information and guidance will be provided during the process.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work Professional. Be registered with the SWE, SSSC, SCW or NISCC.
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)/ Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW).
* Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to train in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as required.
* Understanding and working knowledge of relevant social care legislation (MHA, MCA, DOLS, LPS, Care Act, ECHR, safeguarding).
* Significant post-qualification experience within mental health services, with experience in risk assessment and mental state.
Other information: disclosure checks, UK registration, sponsorship, and other employment terms are as described in the original posting. Candidates should ensure they meet all essential criteria prior to applying.
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