Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of the Mental Health Intensive Support Team working within their Rehab Access Function.
The role will involve formulating specialist assessments for individuals that require rehabilitation for both community and inpatient settings.
You will provide an important and valued professional function working with some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are always supported, management of risk and safeguarding is of paramount importance.
Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore you need access to transport.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have experience of working with the service user group and be able to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need, whilst promoting choice and control for adults and carers.
You must be a qualified social worker and registered with social work England. You need to have a passion in mental health and demonstrate commitment to continued professional development. Having knowledge and understanding of the legal frameworks with associated Codes of Practice is essential including the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Equality Act (2010), Care Act (2014) and Human Rights Act (1998). To recognise and act on safeguarding concerns to reduce harm. A need to possess a good understanding of person centred, holistic and strength focused approaches to maximise independence and promote positive change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
- Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF.
- Required to undertake the practice educator award
Desirable
- Relevant postqualifying/vocational training courses.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Adults: Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Care Act 2014; Safeguarding
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals.
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
- Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
- Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background
- Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service
- An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies
- Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc
Desirable
- Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resiliencein relation to their job role.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with carers.
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families.
- Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care
- Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity.
Desirable
- Experience of working with carers and families.
- Experience of arranging packages of care.
- Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.
- Working in a multi-agency team.
- Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 03 June 2026
