Salary Range: £38,092 - £45,389 per annum, inclusive of Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum for Senior Social Workers Work Location : Totton Hub, Totton (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 Contract Type : Permanent Closing Date: 2 October 2024 Interview Date: 14 and 15 October 2024 The Role: Joining our Mental Health Team as a qualified Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other in their work and sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. What you’ll be doing: Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support. Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. Participating in duty to triage urgent cases and make informed decisions. Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges. Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice. Building positive and professional relationships. What we’re looking for: Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England (SWE). A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours. Why join us? Career Growth : Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £33,951 per annum for first year of employment. Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum. AMHP Pathway: We’ll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Social Work duties. When you’ve completed your AMHP training, you’ll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 per annum. Professional Development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Competitive Benefits Package Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner. For more details around this role, including full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our jobs portal by clicking on the 'Apply' button above.