Social Worker
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Demonstrable experience in social work and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting are required.
Job Description
Specialist Mental Health Social Worker
Permanent
Grade C - £35,412 - £44,075
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Golden Hello payment - £1,000 and £5,000 per annum; see below for further details and conditions.
Working 36.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated qualified Social Worker to join the Specialist Mental Health Team.
You will have demonstrable social work experience, the ability to work positively as part of a team and in partnership with other stakeholders.
Working within the Specialist Mental Health Team, you will be required to carry out assessments under The Care Act 2014, Safeguarding Section 42 Enquiries, and work closely in partnership with the NHS to consider citizen's Section 117 aftercare needs under The Mental Health Act 1983.
You will be responsible for:
- You will have demonstrable social work experience, the ability to work positively as part of a team and in partnership with other stakeholders
- You will be required to carry out assessments under The Care Act 2014, Safeguarding Section 42 Enquiries
- Work closely in partnership with the NHS to consider citizen's Section 117 aftercare needs under The Mental Health Act 1983
- You will be responsible for completing support plans and presenting funding applications to the budget holders
- You will also be required to complete social circumstances reports for the Mental Health Review Tribunal in the case of psychiatric inpatients.
We are seeking enthusiastic and flexible candidates who are committed to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
The candidates should hold a Social Work qualification and must be registered with Social Work England.
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.
Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing Team
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).
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About Birmingham City Council
Local Government for Birmingham, England. Birmingham City Council, based in The Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB, is the largest local authority in the UK. Serving a population of over a million citizens. Corporate Plan Birmingham and its citizens face significant opportunities and challenges and the council must be bold, ambitious, and confident: Bold in its aspiration, ambitious in setting its priorities, and confident in its ability to delivering them. The Corporate Plan 2022 to 2026 provides a common basis for our strategic planning and a focus on tackling inequalities and creating opportunities for citizens to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Our strategic outcomes and priorities A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games. An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive. A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness. A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people. A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature. Follow us on social media https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20179/news_and_publications/537/social_media
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