Internal Vacancy
If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker with relevant experience in mental health to join the Adult Social Care Mental Health Team (2 posts available) on a fixed‑term contract basis.
Responsibilities
You will undertake high quality, strengths‑based and personalised assessment and support planning in line with the Care Act and Mental Health Act, with an emphasis on prevention.
You will work as part of a busy, dynamic team, effectively prioritising and responding flexibly to incoming adult social care requests for people experiencing mental health challenges in York.
As part of the role, you will hold a caseload of people experiencing mental health challenges and complex/multiple needs, working to the wellbeing principles of the Care Act, upholding principles of the Mental Capacity Act, and considering people’s needs under S117 Mental Health act as well as ensuring timely, safe discharge home.
The role includes undertaking Safeguarding S42 enquiries and planning with multiple agencies, as required for people on your caseload.
You will also provide a duty social worker function (on rota basis) and be able to assess needs and risk in more urgent situations, making prompt proportionate, evidence‑based, accountable decisions.
This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
As this role is public facing, applicants must demonstrate competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1.
Working arrangements
Hybrid working arrangements are available; each role at CYC will have working arrangements determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you.
Eligibility and Checks
City of York Council requires an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Reward package recognising contribution
- Flexible working practices
- Community engagement and volunteer activities
- Continuous Learning & Development opportunities
- Discounts, rewards and savings
Equal Opportunity Statement
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.
Contact
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Steve Goddard at steve.goddard@york.gov.uk or on 07860 939179.
Application Deadlines
Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 15 June 2026
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
