Job vacancy details
Mental Health Social Worker
| Employer | North Somerset Council | Adult Social Services and Housing | Reference | AMHP727 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Wed 01/09/2010 01:00 AM | Closing Date | Wed 15/09/2010 17:00 PM |
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Job-Share, Permanent position | Hours | 37 hours per week (this post is available for job share) |
| Salary | Starting salary: JG7:- £25,472p.a./JM1:- £28,636p.a./JM2:- £31,754p.a. | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Based in Weston-super-Mare | ||
A vacancy has arisen for a full time Mental Health Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional working within a busy CMHT in Weston Super Mare. The postholder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working with service users with severe and enduring mental illness. This is a demanding post, where there is an expectation to meet performance indicators and ensure Trust targets are met. The team offers a strong social work presence, and excellent support.
It is a requirement that the postholder will train and participate as an AMHP on the North Somerset rota. It is expected that candidates have experience working in statutory settings, and are familiar with the skills and tasks of modern mental health practice.
For further information about the vacancy, please download the application pack below.
This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
Anticipated interview date: To be confirmed.
If you require any further information about the duties and responsibilities of the post, please contact either Natasha Gibbens, Team Leader on 01934 523 700 or Brendan Blair AMHP Lead on 01934 836 460.
Equal Opportunities
The benefits of working for North Somerset Council:
- Final salary pension
- Generous holidays
- Travel allowances
- A strong commitment to work-life balance
- All the benefits of a best practice employer
- A diverse organisation with opportunities for career development
- Flexible working times – including flexi-time, part-time, job share, term-time only
North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Other Attributes
- Keywords: health, mental, social, worker
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupation: Care/Social Work
- Location: North Somerset
