- Suffolk County Council – West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU - Hybrid
- Newly Qualified Adult Social Workers: £36,124 per annum, plus a £500 additional payment on completion of ASYE (pro rata for part time hours)
- Grade 5 Social Workers: £37,035 - £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
- 37 hours a week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Your role and responsibilities
The West Mental Health team are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the team. You would be joining a team who feel passionately about supporting adults with mental health difficulties and working with communities and other organisations to get people the right support at the right time. The team work closely with mental health services across West Suffolk, both in the community and in inpatient settings.
We are responsible for meeting the Care Act needs of adults in Suffolk who are also supported by secondary mental health services. This includes supporting hospital discharges, carrying out Care Act assessments in the community, and completing safeguarding enquiries. As part of this role, you will also work within the frameworks of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
The team is made up of 9 social workers (including a Senior Practitioner) and 3 Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners. The team split their time between working from the office and working from home, alongside visiting people in the community.
There are opportunities for continued professional development within the team, and to explore individual interests and specialities. Within the team there are a number of Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) and social workers who support students either as an on-site supervisor or as a Practice Educator (PE). They would always be happy to share their knowledge and experience, and for you to explore the chance to further your development in the same way.
Please get in touch using the details below if you have any questions or would like more information.
You will need
- To hold a social work qualification
- To hold a social work registration with Social Work England (or to be awaiting this if you are newly qualified)
- To hold a valid UK driving licence.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Caroline Latham for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758700 or emailing caroline.latham@suffolk.gov.uk.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 January 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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