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 is currently recruiting for a
Social Worker
to join the team. You will be joining a team that is passionate about supporting adults with mental health difficulties and working with communities and other organisations to provide the right support at the right time. The team works 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 consists of 9 social workers (including a Senior Practitioner) and 3 Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners. The team splits their time between working from the office, working from home, and 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 several Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), a Best Interest Assessor (BIA), and social workers who support students either as on-site supervisors or as Practice Educators (PE). They are always happy to share their knowledge and experience and encourage you to further your development.
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.
If you believe you can succeed in this role, please apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, 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 are 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 and welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
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, 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.
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.
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
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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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 is currently recruiting for a
Social Worker
to join the team. You will be joining a team that is passionate about supporting adults with mental health difficulties and working with communities and other organisations to provide the right support at the right time. The team works 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 consists of 9 social workers (including a Senior Practitioner) and 3 Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners. The team splits their time between working from the office, working from home, and 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 several Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), a Best Interest Assessor (BIA), and social workers who support students either as on-site supervisors or as Practice Educators (PE). They are always happy to share their knowledge and experience and encourage you to further your development.
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.
If you believe you can succeed in this role, please apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, 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 are 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 and welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
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, 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.
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.
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
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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