Job Description

Job Introduction

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We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Workers or Approved Mental Health Professionals to work in our Community Mental Health Teams. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with an interest in mental health and may want to progress to AMHP practice. We offer an additional 5000.00 market supplement to qualified AMHPs. We welcome candidates from other areas of social work who may want to develop their skills in mental health.


You will be working in integrated CMHTs that cover a diverse demographic area. You will be working with other Health professionals' part of the Bradford District Care Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an integrated team with a range of other health professionals. You will need to have brilliant interpersonal skills and be capable at building effective working relationships with colleagues, people who use the service and professional partners alike. You will be confident in assessing risk and in promoting risk-enablement.


You will be working with people with complex mental health needs who require input from a range of health, social care and voluntary services. We need the successful candidate to have a strong understanding of social issues that impact the lives of people with mental health needs.


We offer a supportive work environment with flexible working conditions and access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities. Regular reflective supervision will be provided along with a corporate annual appraisal. You will undertake both care coordination and Local Authority functions. You will need to have experience of using the Care Act to assess care and support needs, recognise their strengths and consider safeguarding when s.42 concerns arise. We want to support people in their communities for as long as possible. Candidates will need to demonstrate experience of managing complex risks in community to prevent deterioration to people's mental health.


An Enhanced Disclosure check with Barred List will be undertaken for this post.

How to Apply

If you think you might be interested in joining our team and would like some further information about this post, please contact Waheed Ahmed on 07974894621/ 07350403992 or email waheed.ahmed@bdct.nhs.uk

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.


The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Experienced L3 Social Worker and /or Approved Mental Health Professional

Salary

41,511.00 - 44,711.00 Per Annum

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

bradfordmbc/TP/820/1011

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

37

Closing Date

27 July, 2025

Job Category

Social work

Service

Adults with Disabilities

Location

Community Mental Health Team, South & West, Bradford. , United Kingdom

Additonal Payments

Not Applicable *

Posted on

11 July, 2025