Join the MoD in RAF Digby as a Mental Health Social Worker!
Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and supportive environment?
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) at RAF Digby is seeking a passionate and skilled Mental Health Social Worker to join the dedicated Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH). This is an exciting chance to make a real difference to the lives of service personnel and their families, working within the Defence Mental Health Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services.
This is a part time role- 20 hours a week
Key Responsibilities:
As a Mental Health Social Worker, your main duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Providing effective and high-quality Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) support to individuals within the designated Department of Community Mental Health.
* Managing a diverse patient caseload efficiently and effectively, adhering to Defence Community Mental Health (DCMH) allocation processes and best practices, under the guidance of the clinical team lead/Manager and the MHSW Regional Lead.
* Providing expert direct delivery advice on Mental Health Social Work matters to the DCMH line manager and/or the MHSW Regional Lead, contributing to the overall management of the DCMH.
* Taking a proactive role in safeguarding within the DCMH, offering specialist advice and support on safeguarding issues and promoting best practice as the designated DCMH Safeguarding Lead.
* Undertaking additional clinical and management tasks as required by the service and appropriate to your grade, as agreed in collaboration with your line manager, Regional Lead, and/or Head of Service.
What they Offer:
* The opportunity to work within a unique and supportive environment within the Defence community.
* A chance to make a tangible difference to the well-being of service personnel and their families.
* A collaborative and multi-disciplinary team environment.
Qualification Minimum and Experience Essential
ESSENTIAL:
* Individuals must possess a Degree and/or Diploma in Social Work or a suitable equivalent that is recognised by Social Work England and must produce such certification as required by management.
* Must be currently registered with SW England and must produce proof of registration when required.
* Possess or undergo a DBS check.
* Possess a full and valid UK driving license.
* Must be able to demonstrate that extensive post qualifying experience in mental health social work has been gained and put into regular practice.
* Must produce evidence of post qualification training and development in the field of mental health social work.
* Must have recognised, relevant and significant social work experience and delivery in a mental health setting such as a CMHT, Hospital or other recognised and relevant mental health team.
* Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of mental health legislation under the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent and current legislation and guidance pertinent to the individual country of the UK in which the particular DCMH is located.
DESIRABLE:
* Experience with a wide range of Mental Health conditions and with Regionally associated legal and regulatory issues, (it is recognised that these can differ in, for example, Scotland).
* Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting.
* Previous experience or knowledge of Tri-Service resettlement procedures and/or NHS Hospital discharge procedures.
* Previous mental health social work experience in, or associated with, the Armed Forces.
* Previous management or supervisory experience in a mental health social work setting or a related field.
For more information please contact Paula Reynolds on 07498 059621, email: paula.reynolds@tripodpartners.co.uk
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