Social Worker, Mental Health

Job Title

Additional full time Social Workers within the Preparing for Adulthood Team (PFA).

Salary: £34,434 - £44,075 per annum

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time

Hours per week: 37

Work Base: Meadow House, Mansfield, NG18 2TB

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

Competency Framework: Tier 7b

Number of posts: 1

Interview date: To be confirmed.

Closing Date: 18 January 2026 23:55

You will work in a strength-based way and aim to make a real difference to the lives of young people experiencing learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health and ASD. You will:

• Provide assessment and commissioning support for young people as they enter adulthood.
• Work with a multi‑specialist team and in accordance with legislation such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.
• Support young people in achieving their aspirations and outcomes at a pivotal time in their life.
• Collaborate with Children’s Social Care, education and health to support transitions to adult services.
• Maintain safeguarding protocols and work within multi‑agency procedures.

• Social Work Qualification and registration by Social Work England.
• Good communication, time management and IT skills.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults.
• Full driving licence and access to transport (or suitable arrangements for disabled employees).
• Experience in an adult social work or therapeutic service is desirable.

Regular supervision, appropriate training and opportunities for personal development are provided. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts. The County Council is a Disability Confident Leader Organisation and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

If you would like to hear more about these roles then please contact Team Managers – James Johnston  or Mandy Havercroft .

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.