We are seeking to recruit two progressed social workers to join our Mental Health Social Work team. We are a specialist social work team, supporting people whose lives are impacted by their mental health or by addictions to stay safe and live as independently as possible.
The team work closely with colleagues from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust and North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP) to provide a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues and / or those who use substances.
The vision of the team is to work in collaboration with individuals to support them to achieve the best possible outcomes, to promote their safety and well-being and to empower individuals to be as independent as they possibly can be.
There is a strong commitment to working in partnership with residents, carers, professionals and providers, keeping the individual at the centre of the process throughout. The team is experienced, friendly and supportive. Management work closely with front-line social workers.
The team adhere to legislative frameworks, including the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the Mental Health Act (1983, amended in 2007) to support individuals to remain as safe and well as possible. We work within a Ways to Well-being model which is flexible, responsive and promotes evidence based intervention and trauma-informed practice. People are at the heart of everything we do.
Staff health and well-being is prioritised, North Tyneside Council strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment. Hybrid working is in place for all staff, workers receive monthly supervision, Stop the Clock days to provide uninterrupted time to focus upon administrative tasks, and access to a multitude of training opportunities.
We invest in our workforce and are immensely proud to be in the top 5 Social Work employers in the country in the Standards for Employers of Social Workers Health Check 2024. We’re proud to have a high number of staff who choose North Tyneside as their career for life. Here is what some of our brilliant colleagues in mental health have to say about working here:
“I love my job because it’s never boring, there’s always something new to learn and every day is a challenge meaning I’m always evolving my skills and knowledge” – Jill (Senior Social Worker).
“I work in a supportive, rewarding environment where I can make a real difference” – Megan (Social Worker)
“North Tyneside has a friendly and encouraging leadership team which bring out the best in me” – Amelia (Social Worker).
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)
• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including part-time working, to support work / life balance (subject to business requirements)
• Annual pay increments up to the top of the salary grade
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform
• Supported career progression
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms, 4 pools, 1 spa and over 250 class
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.
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