Social Worker

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Would you like to join an innovative, enthusiastic mental health team committed to delivering high-quality services?

Are you passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges, predominantly those of working age?

Do you take a person-centred, strengths-based approach to social work and embody strong social work values?

If so, join our well-established, passionate, integrated community mental health team and support people to work towards their recovery goals.

About the Team

We are looking for an experienced, registered social worker to join the Bath and North East Somerset Mental Health Recovery Team.

The Recovery Team provides a specialist mental health pathway for people whose mental ill health has a significant impact on their wellbeing.

Our dynamic, integrated, multidisciplinary team brings together colleagues from the local authority and AWP Mental Health Partnership. You will be based alongside, and work collaboratively with, nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, clinical psychologists, medics and support workers.

About the Role

You will have opportunities to develop specialist skills and pursue interests in different treatment pathways, while being supported to practise fully as a social worker with people who often have complex needs and presentations.

We are proud to be fostering a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. A key commitment to this is improving staff representation from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, those from LGBTQ+ communities and people living with disabilities.

You will work across the rural areas of North East Somerset and the city of Bath. All colleagues must be flexible and able to work across the whole of Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) and beyond. As this is a multi disciplinary role where there is a reliance on shared risk assessment and management, office based working is key to the success of this approach.

About You

You will bring a passion for working with people with severe and enduring mental health needs, alongside a commitment to supporting their individual recovery goals. You will also have the experience needed to work as a senior social worker, providing leadership and professional expertise and supporting more junior colleagues.

For more information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Frankie Orchard, Team Manager: f.orchard@nhs.net, Elli Terry, B&NES Senior Practitioner: Elleanor.Terry@nhs.net Telephone: 01225 731631.

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion athttps://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.