Mental Health Social Worker – North and Mid Devon
Join our friendly and experienced North & Mid Devon Social Care Team and help make a real difference to the lives of people with mental health needs.
We have opportunities based in:
- Crediton with a focus on supporting people through hospital discharge and helping them regain independence in their communities.
- Barnstaple and Bideford with a focus on community-based social care.
While each role has a key area of focus, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of settings and support people at different stages of their recovery journey.
You’ll be joining a supportive, stable team that values collaboration, professional development, and person-centred practice.
Please state in your personal statement whether you are interested in the Crediton role or the Barnstaple/Bideford role or either opportunity.
Main duties of the job
About you
An experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England (previously HCPC).
You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development as we are committed to supporting you to look at post-qualifying opportunities during your career with us.
Bringing a comprehensive working knowledge of the issues currently impacting on social care delivery, you will be up-to-date with policy and practice development.
You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Social Worker Statement
Being in the Mid and North Devon assigned mental health social work team has given me an excellent opportunity to work at the interface of social care and mental health. There is great interagency working and a passion to support people experiencing significant difficulties. The team has a very positive and supportive culture. The work is challenging and rewarding and one of your colleagues will always be there for you
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About us
What we can offer you
- We are committed to your CPDdoing all we can to help you to get the most from your career.
- We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
- Flexible working opportunities are available.
- Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
For an informal conversation and more information contact Carole Bewes, Team Manager: carole.bewes@devon.gov.uk
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
- This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE).
Qualifications
- Relevant Professional Social Work Qualification recognised by the regulatory body, Social Work England
- Satisfactory completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working
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