Social Worker (Intensive Social Work Mental Health Team)

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our well-established Intensive Social Work Mental Health Team (ISWMHT), a skilled and dynamic service working alongside both our dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service & Inpatient Social Work Team and the Substance and Alcohol Team (SaAT).

This is an exciting time to join a team with an experienced workforce, innovative practice, and commitment to improving outcomes for adults experiencing serious mental illness. Our team is made up of knowledgeable and supportive Social Workers and AMHPs who bring a wealth of expertise, creating a collaborative environment where professional development and high-quality practice are actively encouraged.

The ISWMHT provides a countywide service to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, delivering intensive, assertive outreach and relationship-based social work. We work alongside individuals, families, carers, health colleagues, and partner agencies to promote recovery, manage risk, reduce hospital admissions, and address the wider social determinants that impact mental health and wellbeing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing your own caseload with regular supervision, support and development from Advanced Social Work Practitioners and your Team Manager.
• Using your knowledge of the Care Act and statutory duties to deliver person-centred outcomes that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced Social Workers and AMHPs, with opportunities to develop your career and progress towards AMHP training.
• Delivering strengths-based interventions that make a real difference to vulnerable adults through collaborative working, meaningful engagement and a focus on recovery and independence.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner or can use a car for work purposes.
• We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Social Workers who are passionate about mental health practice and who thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment. In return, you will become part of a service where innovation, reflective practice, learning, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can develop specialist skills, influence positive outcomes, and be part of a forward-thinking mental health service, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of mental health social work in Northumberland.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Jo-Ann Brennan (Service manager) via email on JoAnn.Brennan@northumberland.gov.uk or Wendy Cherry (Team Manager) on Wendy.Cherry01@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal chat.

Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Essential Car User scheme
• Free parking in majority of NCC base sites
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop
• Dedicated support from the Adult social care training team
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available

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What you need to know
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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