R2R103316 - Mental Health Social Worker - Permanent

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services transport public health and parks through to planning trading standards community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work learn and make a difference.

SouthendonSea City Council are looking to appoint a fulltime permanent mental health experienced Social Worker to join the newly formed Adult Mental Health Team.

Working with a sometimescomplex caseload you will undertake Care Act Assessments review existing Mental Capacity Assessments Mental Health Tribunal Reports Court of Protection Reviews and act as a Social Supervisor for restricted patients under the Mental Health Act.

As a professional Social Worker you will support adults aged 18 and over young people transitioning to adult social care and their carers playing a key role in promoting independence wellbeing and choice by providing a proactive preventative strengthbased social work service. Working directly with individuals and their carers to help them understand their strengths assets and desired outcomes; empowering them to identify and build solutions that enable them to lead safe healthy and fulfilling lives.

The council encourages and supports all qualified social workers with 2 years post registered experience to achieve and maintain additional qualifications and assume additional responsibilities.

These qualifications are currently:

• Approved Mental Health Practitioner
• Practice Educator
• Best Interest Assessor

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviors which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care improving the lives of others giving respect dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others & being open to new ideas.

Hybrid working opportunities are available. However a flexible approach is needed as you will be required to be on site a minimum of 2 days a week and it is essential that you are a car driver and have access to a vehicle.

What youll need to succeed

To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

Current experience within Adult Social Work is essential previous mental health experience would be beneficial to the post.

You will ideally have experience in working within a local authority setting and be able to demonstrate your commitment to effective team working.

As a social worker you will need to have: excellent communication skills; be proficient with using various computer systems and programmes; a good manager of time and be able to work under pressure; working experience of knowledge of working with adults and older people; experience of safeguarding; and experience of undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments

When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.

If you are interested in this role please click apply online to forward an uptodate copy of your CV.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race sex disability sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity age or religion or belief.