Organisation and Location
Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Various across the County
Salary: £32,070 – £42,699 per annum (pro rata for part time) (plus £3,300 market premia payment for Level 3 Social Workers) (pay award pending)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 5th June 2026
About the Role
We are now delighted to offer vacancies within the following teams.
- Mental Health Hospital Team (fixed term until 31/03/27, 37 hours per week)
- Assertive Inreach (fixed term until 31/03/27, 37 hours per week)
Mental Health Hospital Team supports the residents of Leicestershire and Rutland. Working alongside health partners, the team ensures patients receive a safe, person-centred and coordinated discharge.
Assertive Inreach Team is a new service funded by Better Care. It assists hospital patients with mental health difficulties to maintain their finances during an in‑patient stay, link to community resources, and ensure readiness for discharge. Visits occur at Bradgate Hospital and other wards linked with the hospital around the county.
Levels and Salaries
- Newly Qualified Social Workers: £32,070 to £34,359 per annum
- Level 2 Social Worker: £35,451 to £39,165 per annum
- Level 3 Social Worker: £39,939 to £42,699 plus market supplement of £3,300 per annum
All teams are friendly and supportive, with regular supervision. Teams hold weekly group supervision meetings to promote best outcomes. We provide a comprehensive induction package and ongoing learning and development opportunities, including tailored professional development sessions and access to academic research and practice expertise.
About You
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Knowledge of social work methodologies, person-centred and asset-based approaches, and relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
- Experience of effective assessment and risk management delivery, multi‑agency/multidisciplinary working and/or hospital discharge processes.
- Experience of partnership working with adults to identify and meet needs with creative and pragmatic solutions.
- Confident communicator skilled in diplomacy, persuasion, assertiveness, and conflict management, able to build effective working relationships.
- Proactive individual worker who can also work as a team member.
- Good prioritisation and time management skills; valid UK driving licence or access to a vehicle.
We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services that meet the needs of all residents.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Contact Information
Chelbie Shepherd – Resourcing Co‑ordinator
Telephone: 0116 305 5973
Email: Chelbie.Shepherd@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
Please submit your application through our career portal, ensuring you upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria listed above. Without this information, we will be unable to assess your suitability, and your application may be rejected.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
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