Mental Health Social Worker

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker with relevant experience in mental health to join the Adult Social Care Mental Health Team on a fixed term contract basis. 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 have a focus on reviewing customers in supported living and residential placements and supporting people with their next steps.

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 and ensuring timely, safe discharge home. The role includes undertaking Safeguarding S42 enquiries and planning with multiple agencies, as required for people on your caseload.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity. As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

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. Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process.

Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team. 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. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• A reward package which recognises your contribution
• Flexible working practices
• Community engagement and volunteer activities
• Continuous Learning & Development
• A growing range of discounts, rewards and savings

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Steve Goddard at steve.goddard@york.gov.uk or on 07860 939179.

Closing date: Sunday 2 August 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 10 August 2026