Job summary WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA NHS JOBS. TO CONTINUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OUR CAREERS SITE https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/3731/?utm_mediumjobshare/details?sTypeNhsJobs/reference/3731 Salary:£37,930 - £39,835 (Inclusive of 5% Market Supplement) Hours per week:37 hours Interview date:Week CommencingMonday 03 March 2025 Whole Life Pathways - Supporting Mental Health Wiltshire Council are looking for a passionate and motivated Social Worker to join our Mental Health Team. This is a small, well-established, dedicated social care service for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions. Main duties of the job The mental health social work teams provide specialist services for adults over 18. The teams support people to recover from periods of difficulty with their mental health and for people to stay as independent as possible by providing support that is person-centered which gives people choice and control in their lives. As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will also be involved in assessing, coordinating and arranging care for service users with mental health problems, including dementia, both in the community and in hospital. You will need to be Registered with Social Work England / your appropriate Professional body. Experience of working in a health or social care setting is essential, along with excellent communication skills. You will need to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how we can best engage with our local communities and other partners in a meaningful way. About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,930 to £39,835 a year Inclusive of 5% Market Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0041-3731 Job locations County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Job description Job responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include: Responsibility for a caseload of individuals with severe and enduring mental illness. These individuals all have complex needs in terms of the level of risk the disabling nature of their illness. Working within a number of legislative frameworks and needing to make important decisions which can impact hugely on human rights Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act Setting up the packages of care with the best provider and offering specialist advice to health colleagues in Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. (AWP) Supporting AMHPs on the rota; Acting as appropriate adult to vulnerable people with mental health needs who are interviewed by the police under the police and criminal evidence act (PACE). To prepare reports for and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals and Managers Hearings when a patient is detained. To complete other reports, assessments, reviews when necessary Working in partnership with other agencies to protect the public and individuals Multi agency public protection arrangements, Safeguarding vulnerable adults who might have been abused. Keeping abreast with developments in other related statutory organisations housing, police, probation, health and voluntary organisations. Maintain registration with Social Work England by completing a portfolio of post registration training knowledge etc. Keeping mandatory training relevant and up to date. Finding alternatives to compulsory (or otherwise) admission to hospital by use of less restrictive community resources :- o Voluntary organisations who offer groups; drop ins counselling o Using outreach workers to supplement what families/friends can offer oBuilding periods of respite into the care plan to relieve carers/family, or using carers grant to fund a holiday Job description Job responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include: Responsibility for a caseload of individuals with severe and enduring mental illness. These individuals all have complex needs in terms of the level of risk the disabling nature of their illness. Working within a number of legislative frameworks and needing to make important decisions which can impact hugely on human rights Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act Setting up the packages of care with the best provider and offering specialist advice to health colleagues in Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. (AWP) Supporting AMHPs on the rota; Acting as appropriate adult to vulnerable people with mental health needs who are interviewed by the police under the police and criminal evidence act (PACE). To prepare reports for and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals and Managers Hearings when a patient is detained. To complete other reports, assessments, reviews when necessary Working in partnership with other agencies to protect the public and individuals Multi agency public protection arrangements, Safeguarding vulnerable adults who might have been abused. Keeping abreast with developments in other related statutory organisations housing, police, probation, health and voluntary organisations. Maintain registration with Social Work England by completing a portfolio of post registration training knowledge etc. Keeping mandatory training relevant and up to date. Finding alternatives to compulsory (or otherwise) admission to hospital by use of less restrictive community resources :- o Voluntary organisations who offer groups; drop ins counselling o Using outreach workers to supplement what families/friends can offer oBuilding periods of respite into the care plan to relieve carers/family, or using carers grant to fund a holiday Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker - Social Work degree and qualification Up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation Knowledge of social care legislation and policy as it relates to social workers and the wider social care team, including mental capacity and safeguarding adults Experience in mental health Good communication and people skills, good written skills, excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise. Good assessment skills and the ability to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations Familiar with the various Codes of Practice (MHA, MCA) Ability to use and understand a range of Microsoft and electronic social care records software A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customercentric services. Ability to work with others in a developmental way Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience whilst qualifying as a Social Worker and of appropriate professional and personal development relevant to length of post-qualifying experience Desirable Safeguarding investigation training Best Interest Assessor Qualification Evidence of post qualifying learning and development relevant to time span since qualifying Experience Essential Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment. Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in the area of specialism. Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems. Authoritative knowledge of the relevant range of procedural and legislative frameworks, systems and initiatives. Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved. Planning and workload management skills. Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out complex client assessments. Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to established criteria. Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to deliver training. Accurate record keeping and report writing. Good presentational skills. Knowledge of financial assessment processes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker - Social Work degree and qualification Up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation Knowledge of social care legislation and policy as it relates to social workers and the wider social care team, including mental capacity and safeguarding adults Experience in mental health Good communication and people skills, good written skills, excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise. Good assessment skills and the ability to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations Familiar with the various Codes of Practice (MHA, MCA) Ability to use and understand a range of Microsoft and electronic social care records software A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customercentric services. Ability to work with others in a developmental way Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience whilst qualifying as a Social Worker and of appropriate professional and personal development relevant to length of post-qualifying experience Desirable Safeguarding investigation training Best Interest Assessor Qualification Evidence of post qualifying learning and development relevant to time span since qualifying Experience Essential Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment. Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in the area of specialism. Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems. Authoritative knowledge of the relevant range of procedural and legislative frameworks, systems and initiatives. Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved. Planning and workload management skills. Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out complex client assessments. Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to established criteria. Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to deliver training. Accurate record keeping and report writing. Good presentational skills. Knowledge of financial assessment processes. 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. Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)