Social Worker (Mental Health)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/04/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/05/2021 23:59
Salary:
£28,672 - £32,234 - £33,782 – £37,890 p.a. i.e. pre-progression Grade 9/ post -progression Grade 11
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
within one of the Mental health teams
Further Information
Adult and Health Services
Adult Care- Mental Health
Social Worker (Mental Health)
FULLTIME PERMANENT
Salary: £ 28,672 - £ 32,234- £ 33,782– £ 37,890 p.a.
i.e. pre-progression Grade 9/ post -progression Grade 11
Vacancy no: AHS/21/193
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Social Worker to deliver care co-ordination for people who experience severe and / or enduring mental health difficulties.
We currently have a permanent full time vacancy within Durham City Affective Disorders Team.
The Community Intervention Teams (CITs) provide an integrated health and social care approach to supporting people with severe and enduring mental health problems and their carers. These functional teams provide statutory and specialist interventions on behalf of both Durham County Council and Tees Esk and Wear Valley’s NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary team of workers who are committed to providing a flexible and effective service to people with psychosis and affective disorders.
You must have up to date knowledge of current legislation and Policies/ Procedures in relation to Adult Health and Social Care.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification i.e. Degree, DipSW, CSS or CQSW or equivalent and either be a qualified AMHP or be willing to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional within specific timescales.
Applicants must hold or be applying for Social Work England registration.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
For more information please contact:
Simon Owens, Team Manager on Tel: 0191 5945800
Email simonowens@nhs.net
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the 26th May 2021 ( via teams video)
Interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. If you are successful at shortlisting you will be notified via North East Jobs of the date and time of your interview. A separate invite will be sent via Microsoft Teams.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services via
Email: PESAHS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
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As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.