Social Worker – Disabilities and Mental Health Keeping in Touch (Review) Team
City of Wolverhampton Council – a forward‑thinking local authority focused on transforming lives through good social care.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our newly re‑structured Disabilities and Mental Health Service. You will carry out conversations to keep in touch (review) with people who have care and support plans in place. The role supports individuals in living their ideal life and connecting to community.
Key Responsibilities
* Use creativity to ensure people with disabilities and mental health needs are supported to live gloriously ordinary lives and connected to their communities.
* Ensure people’s voices are heard and represented in care and support plans.
* Support young adults navigating early adulthood with confidence.
* Work with people at risk of or involved with the criminal justice system to build a good life based on care and support plans that promote safety and independence.
Requirements
* Dedicated to working with people with disabilities and mental health needs and their carers/families.
* Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation.
* Strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills.
* Passionate about strengths‑based working.
* Ability to work with colleagues, service providers, partners and commissioners.
* Strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills.
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interests Assessor or willing to undertake training.
* Vision for own development.
* Completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or an equivalent post‑qualifying pathway.
Benefits
* Learning opportunities including access to Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA).
* Social Work Career Pathway with progression to Advanced Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager and other roles.
* Social Work England fees covered and Blue Light card membership fees reimbursed.
* Workplace that celebrates equality and diversity with employee networks and equality forums.
* Strong focus on wellbeing and work‑life balance, employee assistance programme and resources.
* Supportive working arrangements including some home working.
Interview Process
The selection process will consist of the following:
* Written exercises – 15th December 2025.
* Formal panel interviews – 15th December 2025.
* Interviews may involve members of the Adult Voice and Choice co‑production group.
Contact
For further information please contact Laura Carter (Disabilities Service Manager) at laura.carter@wolverhampton.gov.uk or Karen Chance (Mental Health Service Manager) at karen.chance@wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We value diversity, inclusion and equality and provide a Disability‑Confident, Stonewall Gold, RACE Code Quality Mark approved workplace. We offer guaranteed interviews for applicants meeting essential criteria.
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