Are you a passionate & motivated Social Worker who wants to make a real difference at a critical point in people’s lives? We are excited to welcome Band 6 Social Workers to our supportive Mental Health Inpatient Services, working across Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental Health.
In this rewarding role, you’ll be at the heart of the inpatient journey, supporting safe, timely & empowering transfers of care. Working closely with multidisciplinary inpatient & community teams, patients, families, carers & partner agencies, you’ll help remove barriers to discharge & ensure people are supported to move forward with confidence.
You’ll provide skilled social work input, including Care Act assessments & expert advice on the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act & safeguarding legislation. You will champion rights‑based, strengths‑focused & trauma‑informed practice, offering practical social interventions during admission & contributing meaningfully to care planning & biopsychosocial formulation.
We’re looking for SW England registered Social Workers with post‑qualifying mental health experience, strong professional judgement & excellent communication skills. In return, we offer high‑quality supervision, genuine opportunities for development, and the chance to work in a team that truly values social work.
Application Information
Closing Date: 17th May 26
Shortlisting Date: 19th May 26
Provisional Interview Date: 29th May 26 & 1st June 26 (may be subject to change)
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality social work input within mental health inpatient wards, supporting safe, timely and person‑centred transfers of care.
* Undertake Care Act assessments, support Care Coordinators with eligibility decisions, and contribute to funding processes including Section 117 and CHC.
* Offer expert advice and legal literacy relating to the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, safeguarding and housing legislation.
* Work closely with inpatient and community multidisciplinary teams, the Trust’s Flow Management Team, and partner agencies to identify and remove barriers to discharge.
* Engage effectively with patients, families and carers, using strengths‑based, rights‑focused and trauma‑informed practice.
* Assess and manage risk, contributing to robust care planning and biopsychosocial formulation.
* Support brief social interventions during admission to address social, housing and safeguarding concerns.
* Maintain accurate, timely documentation in line with Trust, Local Authority and GDPR requirements.
* Promote anti‑discriminatory, anti‑oppressive and inclusive practice at all times.
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audits and supervision as required.
Core Values
* We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
* We Listen – We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs.
* We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.
Benefits
* Variety of flexible working arrangements.
* Increased mileage rates for over 4500.
* Wide range of health and wellbeing support packages.
* Internal and external development and learning opportunities.
* Additional benefits (details available on request).
* Support for Armed Forces and Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
* Commitment to environmental and social sustainability and Green Plan initiatives.
Disclaimer: The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
For further details or informal visits contact: Jacqui Hooley, Principal Social Worker, jacqui.hooley@bdct.nhs.uk, 07850206724.
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