Senior Mental Health Social Worker – Part-time
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Benefits
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
* A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
* Access to gym.
* Free parking.
* Flexible working options.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide effective Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) in support of the designated Mental Health Team.
About us
Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us. Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision‑making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government. 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. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay. In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team. If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let’s see where your future will take you, together.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* 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.
Selection Process
* At the sift stage will be based on your CV.
* Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in your CV and that you have saved it, making sure that any reference to your personal details have been removed from your CV prior to submitting your application.
* Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.
At interview
You will be tested against the following behaviours:
* Changing and Improving.
* Making Effective Decisions.
* Communicating and Influencing.
* Working Together.
* Managing a Quality Service.
Further Information
The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview. Requests to work flexibly will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro‑rata where part‑time hours are undertaken. All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6‑month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Security & Health Requirements
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide proof of immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Person Specification
Please provide a CV. The application will be rejected if insufficient information is included. Please use double spacing where possible.
Qualifications
* Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work Practitioner. Be registered with the Social Work England, SSC, the CCW or NICSS.
* 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 all relevant social care legislation: Mental Health Act (MHA) (83), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (05) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS (LPS)), Care Act 14, European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) (98) Adult and Children Safeguarding.
* Significant post‑qualification experience, which must be within mental health services. Experience in risk assessment and mental state.
* Experience of working with clients with a range of complex mental health difficulties.
* A thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorders and treatment options including the recovery model.
* Caseload management experience in a multi‑professional setting.
Behaviour Statement
Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment? Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.
Experience
* A full UK driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
The Closing Date is 10 November 2025
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