Social Care PractitionerNHS

Job summary

Mental Health Social Care Team

Permanent, Full-time

Hours per week: 37 hours

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled practitioner to join our Mental Health Social Care Team, supporting people of all ages across Wiltshire. You will work with adults, and older people, including those with learning disabilities, who meet the threshold for secondary mental health care.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will carry out assessments, manage care plans, and work closely with health professionals to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. You will help individuals maintain independence, manage risk, and access services that meet their needs, while ensuring their experience of health and social care is as seamless and integrated as possible.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with our partners at AWP and other adult social care teams. You will also support safeguarding, carers assessments, and contribute to service development by listening to feedback and identifying improvements.

We are looking for someone with experience in health or social care, a good understanding of mental health, and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do.

If you are ready to make a real difference in peoples lives, we would love to hear from you.

Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

Job description

For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.

About us

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.