Social Worker, Mental Health

Overview

As a Social Worker you will work with a range of individuals in the community. You will be assigned a caseload and will work with the individual and make decisions that are in their best interests. Decisions and appropriate support will be made from interviews with the individual and family members and the completion of different assessments. Depending on the role, you may be required to work or be on call during the evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

However, there are opportunities to work Monday to Friday.

£31,099 – £39,493 on a full-time basis.

Work with individuals and family members to assess needs and provide support. Conduct interviews and assessments to determine appropriate care plans.

• Excellent communication, observational and listening skills
• Good verbal, digital, written and numeracy skills
• Empathy and confidence to approach difficult conversations
• Great organisation skills to develop personalised care and support plans
• Resilient, patient and calm under pressure

To work as a social worker, you will need to have a degree in social work and be registered to practice with Social Work England. Experiences such as working in social care, volunteering or work experience will support your university application. If you have an undergraduate degree in a different subject you can complete a two‑year masters in social work. You can apply for a fast track training route such as Frontline, Think Ahead or Step Up to Social Work.

In your first year as a social worker you can be offered an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, providing extra support such as regular supervision, training and development. Once you have completed this year, your employer can support you with a training pathway to help you progress in your career. Further opportunities include Masters Degrees and progression into senior or specialist social work roles such as a senior mental health practitioner or safeguarding.

• Social Care Assessor
• Social Prescriber
• Manager