Adult Mental Health Social Worker

The Mental Health Review team are currently recruiting for a G5 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 East Suffolk, both in the community and in inpatient settings.
We are responsible for meeting the Care Act needs and undertaking S117 aftercare reviews of adults both in Suffolk and out of county, who are also supported by secondary mental health services. This includes supporting out of area hospital discharges and carrying out Care Act assessments in the community. 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 currently made up of 1 Team Manager 1 Senior Practitioner Social Workers 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. The Senior Practitioner in the team is a Practice Educator (PE) who would be happy to share their knowledge and experience, and for you to explore the chance to further your development in the same way.
We're passionate about improving the future for our customers and our communities. If you are too, join us as a Mental Health Social Worker, and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving to best meet the needs of the people we support. Our opportunities will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive legacy.

Reimagine the possibilities.

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.

Grade 5 Social Workers: £35,745 - £38,223 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
- 37 hours a week - Flexible working options available and the option to apply for part time hours
- Permanent, 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!