Post Title: Experienced Social Worker Mental Health Team
Team: Mental Health Team Bury
Bury ‘Let’s do it” 2030 Strategy builds on the strengths that already exist in our communities.
We are on an exciting journey of transformation and integration developing a workforce fit to meet the demands of the future, empowering communities for adults and families. Working closely with the NHS, CCG, and Pennine Care, we are on a journey to develop an integrated workforce promoting and valuing the wellbeing and work life balance of its employees.
Together, we will support you to develop your career in social work providing a wealth of training, resources, and opportunities. You do not need to be qualified to start your career in social work, however for qualified social work posts you will need to have current registration with Social Work England
So “let’s do it” together - kick start your career with Bury today where you are not just a team player but a member of our work family.
Our Values:
Inclusivity, we don’t have a “one size fits all” approach, we embrace diversity, personal and family requirements where you may need flexibility in your working hours – for us delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock. We will support you to develop, grow and provide you with opportunities to progress your career aspirations. We actively encourage you to take opportunities to be creative and innovative. We listen, and act on your ideas and feedback.
What we want from you:
· Have a passion to work in adult social work where no 2 days are the same.
· You will be an excellent communicator who will put the person at the forefront of any intervention, valuing their uniqueness, individuality, and strengths.
· Be the professional that enables members of our community, to live the best lives possible supporting them to have choice and control ensuring their voice is
heard.
· Be committed to delivering best practice in social work, promoting professional values and standards.
· Be inspired to grow as a member of the social work profession.
We have current vacancies in:
- Community Mental Health Team Bury
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week 9am-5pm. We offer flexible working in line with the work life balance policy.
The salary is £39,186 to £41,418 per annum (Grade 12).
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service which is enhanced.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities, and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore, we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Zoe Lee on 061253 7997
Interviews to be arranged.
For further information please click on the links below:
Job Description and Person Specification