Senior Social Worker – Mental Health & Substance Use
Location: Northwest, Southwest and Southeast localities
Salary: £47,639 - £56,392
Hours: 36 per week
Overview
The Edinburgh City Health & Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is transforming how social work is delivered for those affected by mental health and substance use. We are looking for three Senior Social Workers to lead services that support adults with complex mental health and/or substance use needs, providing trauma‑informed, person‑centred care and fostering recovery.
Responsibilities
* Line‑manage a small team of social workers and CCA’s, ensuring consistent quality across the four city areas.
* Work closely with health and partner agencies to develop care plans and support individuals to remain safe and achieve their recovery goals in the community.
* Provide support and cover for colleagues in other areas, maintaining service consistency.
* Use a recovery‑focused and conversational approach to understand what matters to people and families and how best to assist them.
* Apply the Social Care (Self‑directed Support) Act 2013 principles to offer a range of support choices.
* Lead service development, identifying opportunities to improve practice and outcomes.
* Ensure compliance with regulations for working with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker with experience in mental health and substance use services.
* Experience managing others and working within multidisciplinary teams.
* Knowledge of Adult with Incapacity and Adult Support & Protection provisions.
* MHO, Practice Educator and ASP qualifications are desirable.
* Energetic, imaginative, resilient and able to utilise local resources effectively.
* Desire to implement trauma‑informed, relationships‑based and strengths‑based practice.
* Eligibility to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme or undergo a PVG update check; an overseas criminal record check is required for those who have spent 3+ months outside the UK in the last 5 years.
Benefits & Other Information
Salary range reflects initial starting pay and increases annually until the top of the range. Flexible working arrangements are available.
Inclusive and EEO Statement
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from women, minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced individuals, carers and LGBT+ communities. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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