Social Worker Level 2

Job Description

Social Worker – Level 263212 SSPE Mental HealthHellesdon Hospital£32,910 to 34,728 per annum (Scale J)37 hours per week, part time applications consideredPermanent contractExcellent relocation package availableIt’s an exciting time to join us in Adult Social Services, using the ‘Living Well’ approach to care our vision is to promote independence and support recovery for people with mental health needs.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking Social Worker to join the Norwich Mental Health Social Care Team. You must have a Social Work degree and SWE registration.Working alongside our key partner, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, you will provide an integrated approach to assessment and care. Working in a friendly, supportive team you will work alongside the Team Managers, Practice Consultants, Social Workers and Assistant Practitioners to support adults with mental health needs in the Norwich/City area. You will provide statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation.You may have experience in the field of mental health or would like the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skills. You will be passionate about making a difference, and ready to embrace change. A team player, you will need to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, be well organised and able to effectively prioritise and risk assess a complex caseload. You will have experience, knowledge and commitment to strength-based assessments. The ability to travel is essential.If you are committed to working to a person-centred way and have the skills to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and in complex situations, we would be interested in hearing from you. In return we can offer you the opportunity to work in an exciting area of Social Care. You will have regular supervision and the support of a highly motivated team along with the relevant training required for the post and to develop your role. We invest in our team’s professional development, offering the opportunity to train as an AMHP or Practice Educator.Norfolk has some of the most scenic and peaceful countryside and picturesque villages and market towns. The area offers numerous traditional pubs, an array of walking/cycling routes for the outdoor enthusiast and is a short distance from the historic and bustling city of Norwich. There are excellent rail links to London and the North and Norwich International Airport provides a range of flights to Europe and beyond. A relocation package would be considered for the right candidate.If you would like to discuss this role please contact Anthea Blenkinsop (Team Manager) on .All our office-based roles are currently working from home as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and when offices re-open your office base will be Hellesdon Hospital. Our technology platform and equipment are first class enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.