Grade -  J-K 
Vacancy Hours - 37
Contract Type - Permanent  

Base: 2 posts available. 1-Scarbororugh Central.  1- Whitby, Scarborough North
Weekend Working- No 

Shortlisting 06.09.2022
Interviews 13.09.2022-14.09.2022
Venue for Interview -MST 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Mental Health team within North Yorkshire County Council. If you’re an individual who thrives on working in a field where no two days are ever the same, in a rewarding and fast paced environment, this is the role for you. As a Mental Health Social Worker you will work closely in partnership with a variety of teams and agencies, including the opportunity to work collaboratively with Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS (TEWV). Which will involve working with service users on an inpatient psychiatric ward. You’ll benefit from being part of a team of diverse disciplines, including Approved Mental Health professionals, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, support time recovery workers , occupational therapists to name a few. You will be instrumental in promoting the mental health social care service amongst our internal and external partners. The recovery model is at the forefront of a mental health social workers practice. Whilst you will be undertaking assessment under the care act, you will work with individuals in a person centered way utilising their unique strengths and celebrating individuality. 

This will be reflected in the assessment and support plans that you complete in collaboration with the service users you support, to ensure the individuals you support are receiving meaningful interventions that make a positive difference to the lives they choose to lead. We believe that a person’s community and social networks play a vital role in ensuring that we achieve the best outcomes for people. It will therefore be part of your role to think creatively when looking for solutions for individual needs. A background in mental health would of course be beneficial, but is not essential for this role. 

We believe that a positive attitude, a tenacity for learning /developing and a passion for supporting individuals to achieve their maximum potential is the desired attributes of applicants interested in undertaking this role. You’ll receive training and be given the opportunity to further your understanding of a wide range of mental illnesses and be encouraged via annual appraisal and supervision to build on your own professional interests within the mental health field.  You will act as Safeguarding Enquiry Officer, undertake Mental Capacity Assessment and Best Interests decision making and be responsible for complex case management. There may also be the opportunity for you to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional as posts become available through the service. 

You will benefit from routine supervision from a dedicated line manager, with opportunity for constructive feedback and reflection on practice. We welcome applications from newly qualified Social Workers and offer support through ASYE. 

Candidates must be highly focussed, committed and adaptable individuals who have an aptitude to work in a fast paced environment and have good organisational and communication skills. If you would like to join our great team, we would like to hear from you! 

For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact Emma Lyth via mobile or e-mail: 07773574303. Emma.Lyth@northyorks.gov.uk

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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 


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