Adult Mental Health Social Worker

at  Suffolk County Council

• Suffolk County Council - Landmark House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5PB / Hybrid
• Newly Qualified Adult Social Workers: £34,834 per annum, Plus a £500 additional payment on completion of ASYE (pro rata for part time hours)
• Grade 5 Social Worker: £35,745 - £38,223 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• 37 hours a week, Flexible working options available
• Permanent

The East Mental Health team are currently recruiting for a G5 Social Worker to join the team. You would be joining a team who feel passionately about supporting adults with mental health difficulties and working with communities and other organisations to get people the right support at the right time. The team work closely with mental health services across East Suffolk, both in the community and in inpatient settings.
We are responsible for meeting the Care Act needs of adults in Suffolk who are also supported by secondary mental health services. This includes supporting hospital discharges, carrying out Care Act assessments in the community, and completing safeguarding enquiries. As part of this role, you will also work within the frameworks of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
The team is currently made up of 7 Social Workers and 3 Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners. The team split their time between working from the office and working from home, alongside visiting people in the community. There are opportunities for continued professional development within the team, and to explore individual interests and specialities. Within the team there is currently 1 Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and social workers who support students either as an on-site supervisor or as a Practice Educator (PE). They would always be happy to share their knowledge and experience, and for you to explore the chance to further your development in the same way.
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers and our communities. If you are too, join us as a Mental Health Social Worker, and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving to best meet the needs of the people we support. Our opportunities will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive legacy.