Job Title: Senior Mental Health Social Worker
Job Description:
As a Senior Mental Health Social Worker, you will provide effective mental health support to clients within the Defence Mental Health Service. You will work closely with the designated Mental Health Team to deliver high-quality care and services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing patient caseloads, providing advice and support on safeguarding issues, and contributing to the development of service delivery.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Appropriate qualifications in social work, including a degree in social work or equivalent diploma/certificate
* Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services, with a focus on risk assessment and mental state
* Professional registration with the relevant professional body (e.g. SWE, SSSC, SCW, NISCC)
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (£36,530 - £40,150 per annum, pro-rata for part-time)
* Market Skills Allowance (£5,000 per annum, pro-rata)
* Civil Service pension with average employer contribution
* Reimbursement of professional registration fees
* Free parking and access to gym facilities
Others:
The role requires flexible working arrangements, including part-time and hybrid options. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the Ministry of Defence. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.