£35k – £48k per annum
We have exciting opportunities available in the South & West Social Care Community Mental Health Team, these posts are based at:
- Totnes, Leatside Surgery or Newton Abbot
The successful candidate will be placed in experienced social care teams with a stable workforce who make a real difference to the lives of individuals with mental health conditions.
We have fully implemented an exciting transformation programme in the way that Social Care is delivered within Devon Partnership Trust. There are now more Assigned Social Workers in Devon Partnership Trust than ever before delivering the statutory functions of the Local Authority.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic Social Work professionals across Devon who can evidence a commitment to strengths-based practice, a pride in their profession and passion for delivering a social care pathway to individuals accessing secondary mental health services.
We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway, with our vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker roles align with the national Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers.
With ongoing learning and support from your line manager, those appointed as a Social Worker will be able to evidence incremental learning and submit an application in due course for progression to the Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) via a portfolio of supporting evidence against the PCF framework.
Duties
- Delivering a social care pathway in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014;
- A strong focus on offering a personalised and person-centred approach to assessment, support planning, safeguarding and review;
- Strong, effective communication skills as you will be working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations;
- Commitment to involving service users and carers in the delivery of a high-quality and equitable service.
About you
An experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England (previously HCPC). You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work practice.
You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
What we can offer you
- We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you get the most from your career.
- We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years of service.
- Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (please discuss further at the interview).
- As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Mental Health Social Worker has never been more attractive.
- If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support of up to £10,000 may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
- Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
