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Social Work - Mental Health Team (Ref: POS000941)

MENTAL HEALTH TEAM – 1 full time fixed term 1 year postA market supplement of £2,500 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours) is in operation for AMHPs and will be payable in monthly instalments additional to your basic pay. This has been agreed until 31.12.2025 but may be reviewed before then.We are currently looking for a social worker to join us and help us to realise our ambitions to support the residents of Darlington to be as independent and healthy as possible.You will work as part of a cohesive team of social workers, support workers, under the supportive guidance of an experienced team manager and senior practitioner.The team deliver two functions:• A casework element, enabling the provision of social work with adults aged 18+ with a range of complex mental health needs in the Darlington area, working proactively with service users, their families, carers, and other relevant professionals.• To screen and complete Mental Health Act referrals, you will be expected to work towards qualification as an AMHP if you are not already qualified.We are looking for either newly qualified or experienced social workers who are committed to strength-based practice, focusing on enabling people as much as possible to build on their own networks and strengths as a means of meeting their needs. You will have demonstrable assessment and care management skills and the drive and passion to make a difference in a dynamic and fast paced team. You will be expected to work as part of the MDT in a co-located environment.Do you want to be part of a council where senior managers are visible and understand the challenges of social work and where ingenious and innovative social work is welcome? Joss Harbron, our Assistant Director for Adult Social Care says “Darlington has an established and successful track record in adult social care, where high challenge comes with high support. There is strong engagement with citizens and strong partnerships and collaboration across the directorates. I believe we deliver strong visible leadership, with clear governance, accountability and in a culture which welcomes active contributions from the teams whilst delivering high performing services”.Darlington Adult Social Care has undergone a significant transformation within the last few years, with an emphasis on maximising independence, delivering personalised outcomes, promoting a cost effective and stable market. Our priorities are focussed on supporting reducing isolation, delaying where possible the onset of support needs, providing an intermediate care offer, supporting carers, as well as ensuring people are safe from harm.We have a culture of working together across all directorates with the ambition to grow and develop partnerships. Darlington has a stable provider market and excellent collaborations with stakeholders and partners.As a social worker, you will form collaborative relationships with key partners including acute, primary and community health care, voluntary and independent sector to promote health and well-being and preventing, reducing, and delaying need in line with the Care Act. Through strength-based assessments and interventions and a focus on the whole person- and person-centred care, you will support adults with care and support needs and their carers to achieve their desired outcomes and well-being.To achieve this, you will be experienced in delivering personalised care and support plans in line with national legislation, Care Act principles, Mental Health Act, and ensuring people are safe from harm.This is an exciting opportunity for social workers who want to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a progressive and supportive organisation. If you have these shared values and enjoy high challenge which comes with high support, we want to hear from you.What’s in it for you?As an Adults social worker in Darlington, you can expect to be fully supported on your development journey by robust caseload management, regular supervision and appraisal, outstanding training and development opportunities, an excellent total reward package including competitive salary. Our recently enhanced career and pay progression scheme offers a clear growth and development pathway accompanied by competitive pay at each progression level, which reflects the increased complexity of the role and the experience required from our social workers.The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions• Flexi-time scheme• Flexible working• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes• Staff equality forums• Green Car Leasing Scheme• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development• Physiotherapy service• Confidential counselling service• Great wellbeing offer• Cycle to Work Scheme• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts• Local and National retailer discounts• Arriva Employee Travel Club
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.For a further informal discussion please contact Julie Wheatley, Team Manager on 01325 552325.General Information for Applicants:All applicant email correspondence will come from [email protected] and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 405486 or [email protected] , who will be happy to assist.This post requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure and Adults Barred List check.