Social Worker (Mental Wellbeing Service)NHS
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Mental Wellbeing Service!
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
This is a fulltime, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £40,192 - £44,012 per annum, plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.
Main duties of the job
You will work with people in their own homes, hospital settings, supported care environments, contributing to integrated pathways across primary and secondary mental health services.
Your role will involve:
Undertake statutory social work interventions for adults with mental health needs, including Care Act assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments, support planning and Section 117 aftercare responsibilities.
Support individuals with complex mental health needs, applying professional judgement, legal literacy and strengths-based practice to promote recovery, wellbeing, independence and least restrictive outcomes.
Assess and manage risk, working confidently with safeguarding concerns, vulnerability, self-neglect, mental health crises and complex decision-making.
Work collaboratively with individuals, carers and partner agencies, building effective relationships across health, housing, voluntary sector and statutory services to coordinate care and achieve positive outcomes.
Promote social work values and continuous improvement, advocating for people's rights and voices whilst contributing to a culture of reflective practice, professional curiosity, learning and service development.
Job description
As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will play a vital statutory role in supporting adults with mental health needs, promoting recovery, strength-based practise and safeguarding rights.
You will work with people in their own homes, hospital settings, supported care environments, contributing to integrated pathways across primary and secondary mental health services.
Following the successful implementation of an innovative social care transformation programme, we are continuing to develop a modern, confident Mental Wellbeing Service that places mental health expertise, legal literacy, and strength-based practice at its core.
This is a great time to join a specialist mental health social work team that values professional identity, reflective practice and high quality statutory social work intervention.
About us
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is located within the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas in the country. The Borough Council, a unitary authority, takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering high quality, rights based social care.
RBWM is a unique borough, offering significant opportunity due to its proximity to London, expanding business sectors, and its role as a major cultural and tourism destination, including internationally recognised attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland, and Ascot Racecourse.
With strong partnerships across health and social care, including our Mental Health Trust, this is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Social Worker who wishes to practise specialist mental health social work within a supportive and forward thinking service.