Job Description
Join the MoD at RAF Digby, near Ashby de la Launde, Lincolnshire as a Mental Health Social Worker!
Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and supportive environment?
The Ministry of Defence is seeking a passionate and skilled Mental Health Social Worker to join the dedicated Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH). This is an exciting chance to make a real difference to the lives of service personnel and their families, working within the Defence Mental Health Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Mental Health Social Worker, your main duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Providing effective and high-quality Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) support to individuals within the designated Department of Community Mental Health
* Managing a diverse patient caseload efficiently and effectively, adhering to Defence Community Mental Health (DCMH)
* Providing expert direct delivery advice on Mental Health Social Work matters
What they Offer:
* The opportunity to work within a unique and supportive environment within the Defence community.
* A chance to make a tangible difference to the well-being of service personnel and their families.
* A collaborative and multi-disciplinary team environment.
This is a part time role- 20 hours a week
QUALIFICATION MINIMUM AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL:
* Individuals must possess a Degree and/or Diploma in Social Work or a suitable equivalent that is recognised by Social Work England
* Must be currently registered with Social Work England and must produce proof of registration when required
* Possess or undergo a DBS check
* Possess a full and valid UK driving license
* Must be able to demonstrate that extensive post qualifying experience in mental health social work has been gained and put into regular practice
* Must have recognised, relevant and significant social work experience and delivery in a mental health setting such as a CMHT, Hospital or other recognised and relevant mental health team
* Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of mental health legislation under the Mental Health Act 1983
DESIRABLE:
* Experience with a wide range of Mental Health conditions and with Regionally associated legal and regulatory issues, (it is recognised that these can differ in, for example, Scotland)
* Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting
* Previous experience or knowledge of Tri-Service resettlement procedures and/or NHS Hospital discharge procedures
* Previous mental health social work experience in, or associated with, the Armed Forces
For more information please contact Paula Reynolds