Job Description

Salary:

47,181 - 51,356

Directorate:

Adults Services

Contract Type:

Permanent

All about the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the Older Adult Mental Health Social Work Teams in Peterborough. We have 1 x Social Worker post within the Older Adult Mental Health Social Work Team. We are looking for experienced and dedicated individual wanting to develop their career in mental health. Having some experience in mental health would be desired but any transferable skills would equally be welcomed.



We want to hear from you if you are looking for a new career opportunity, you are self-motivated, organised, able to seek solutions to problems and have strong social work values. We offer a wide range of benefits including ongoing training and career development opportunities, regular supervision, mileage allowance, flexible agile working, generous annual leave entitlement, as well as membership of the Local Government Pension scheme.



The Mental Health Social Work Team is an integral part of the mental health multidisciplinary team and as such we are co-located within the wider CPFT mental health team. The mental health Social Workers based within the service are a highly valued group. They provide legal expertise and a social perspective to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that service users receive a recovery-focused and holistic service to support their recovery and wellbeing. Social Work input is aimed at recognising people's strengths, enabling people to exert choice and to live fulfilled lives, whilst supporting them to minimise risks to their wellbeing. There is a strong culture of support within the team and colleagues are willing to share knowledge, support and experience.

All about our Team

This social work role is focused on supporting primarily older adults who are experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties. We work within the multidisciplinary mental health team to provide a social work perspective and support people to move towards recovery, in whatever this means for them. We focus on early intervention and prevention in order to support people's independence and connections within their communities.



As a social work service, we undertake Adult Social Care Assessments and support planning under The Care Act 2014 to consider people's strengths and needs and work in partnership with them to source solutions and interventions. We often work with the most vulnerable in society and our social workers are skilled at negotiating complex situations which may require skilled interventions, decision-making and action. We work within current Adult Social Care legislation and complete mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions. We proactively safeguard people in consideration of risks and protect people from harm whilst protecting their Human Rights and empowering people in their decisions.



As a Mental Health Social Work team, we are also skilled in negotiating the local authority's statutory duties with regards to S117 Mental Health Act 1983 aftercare. This includes completing multidisciplinary S117 reviews as well as pursuing joint support agreements with the ICB.



We are a small and supportive team who meet up regularly in person to support the connections within the team and to support each other in our wellbeing and development.



The post's main base will be at City Care Centre. However, it will be possible for the post holder to spend time at different sites across the county as well as to work from home.

All about You

Peterborough City Council 's approach to social work and social care is proactive, preventative and personalised. This is focused on holistic and creative solutions to enable individuals to meet their aspirations through the care and support planning process. You will be bringing this approach to the multi-disciplinary team, providing a social perspective to understanding people's mental health challenges.



We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will value being a part of a supportive team with flexible working and a focus on relationship-based practice.



The essential criteria for the post will require that you have a recognised social work qualification, have a current Social Work England registration and a proven track record that demonstrates your knowledge, skills and experience of social work in the field. You may also have the opportunity to apply to train to become an Approved Mental Health Professional.



The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel independently.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme...


Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata) Access to car lease scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.



We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.



Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitmen

Job benefits

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Work / Life Balance

Home Working Allowance

Learning and Development

Professional Membership Support

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Long service recognition

Paid Volunteering Allowance

Generous Annual Leave

Option to Increase Holiday Allowance

Referral Programme

Family centric ethos

Attractive Pension Opportunities

Enhance Pension Options

Employee Discounts

Exclusive Discounts

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Selected Paid Relocation Scheme

Discounted Parking in Peterborough