Job summary Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to out entitled personnel Are you a highly skilled Senior Mental Health Social Worker looking for an exciting and rewarding role? Are you seeking job satisfaction, numerous benefits, and training opportunities? Would you like your career to take a different direction into a friendly and professional organisation? If the answer is yes, you would be well-suited to the Senior Mental Health Social Worker role that we have at the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) at RAF Digby. This is a Part Time role offering 20 hours per week. Due to some travel and occasional overnight stays a full UK driving licence is required for this position. Benefits: £5,000 market skills supplement per annum pro-rata A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Access to join the station gym Free parking Onsite cafe and shop Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will 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. 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. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £36,530 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number K0003-25-0053 Job locations Department of Community Mental Health RAF Digby Ashby De La Launde Lincolnshire LN4 3LH Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Providing 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. Contributing to the development of service delivery, suggesting developmental initiatives in support of observations. Managing patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead. Supporting the management of the DCMH by providing direct delivery advice for MHSW to the DCMH line manager and or the MHSW Regional Lead. Assisting management and DCMH by providing advice and support on safeguarding issues and practice as DCMH Safeguarding Lead. Undertaking such additional clinical/management tasks as may be appropriate to the grade and the role agreed in discussion with their line manager / Head of Service (HoS). Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Selection Process The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. 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 Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form. Please make sure no personal details are included. To be eligible to be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application. Further Information The sift will be completed within 5 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. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. 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. Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.https://www.youtube.com/DMS_MilMed There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home. The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteammod.gov.uk. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Providing 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. Contributing to the development of service delivery, suggesting developmental initiatives in support of observations. Managing patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead. Supporting the management of the DCMH by providing direct delivery advice for MHSW to the DCMH line manager and or the MHSW Regional Lead. Assisting management and DCMH by providing advice and support on safeguarding issues and practice as DCMH Safeguarding Lead. Undertaking such additional clinical/management tasks as may be appropriate to the grade and the role agreed in discussion with their line manager / Head of Service (HoS). Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Selection Process The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. 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 Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form. Please make sure no personal details are included. To be eligible to be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application. Further Information The sift will be completed within 5 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. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. 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. Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.https://www.youtube.com/DMS_MilMed There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home. The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteammod.gov.uk. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Person Specification Membership and Registrations Essential Must be registered with the Social Work England (SWE), Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the CCW or Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). Qualifications Essential Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)/ Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW). Experience Essential Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work Professional. Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to train in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as required. An 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 Level 3 Policies. 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. CV Essential Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment. Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included. Please use double spacing where possible. Registration Details Essential Please provide your membership registration number. You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number. Licences Essential A full UK driving Licence is required for this position. Person Specification Membership and Registrations Essential Must be registered with the Social Work England (SWE), Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the CCW or Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). Qualifications Essential Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)/ Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW). Experience Essential Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work Professional. Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to train in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as required. An 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 Level 3 Policies. 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. CV Essential Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment. Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included. Please use double spacing where possible. Registration Details Essential Please provide your membership registration number. You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number. Licences Essential A full UK driving Licence is required for this position. 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services) Address Department of Community Mental Health RAF Digby Ashby De La Launde Lincolnshire LN4 3LH Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)