At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
- Company: Join the Edinburgh City Health & Social Care Partnership, making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equality and valuing all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative service that prioritises recovery and person-centred care.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with experience in mental health and complex case management.
The predicted salary is between 47639 - 56392 £ per year.
- Overview
- Senior Social Worker - Mental Health and Substance Use Southeast localities
Edinburgh is an exciting city and opportunities exist to contribute towards helping all citizens flourish.
The Edinburgh City Health & Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is transforming how Social Work delivers support and services for those impacted by Mental Health and Substance Use.
This role is based in Edinburgh’s Health and Social Care Partnership within the Mental Health and Substance Use service.
Responsibilities
- Provide line management for a small team of social workers and care coordinators (CCAs), and work closely with health and partner agencies to develop care plans.
- Support people to remain safe and pursue recovery goals in the community; ensure consistency across the four city areas and provide cover as needed.
- Develop the service, contributing to service planning and delivery within Mental Health and Substance Use.
- Operate in a trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and strengths-based social work framework, prioritising person-centred approaches.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Social Worker with essential knowledge and experience in Mental Health and Substance Use Services, Adult with Incapacity, and Adult Support and Protection; experience with complex cases is essential.
- Experience in staff management and working within a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
- Desirable qualifications: MHO (Mental Health Officer), Practice Educator, and ASP (Adult Support and Protection) qualifications.
- Protected work considerations under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; PVG Scheme membership or update may be required.
Post-employment checks (Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable) may be required; final appointment subject to satisfactory checks.
Requirements and Conditions
- This post involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults; compliance with relevant safeguarding and PVG requirements is essential.
- The role is subject to pre-employment checks; unconditional offer contingent on satisfactory PVG and background checks.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued.
We encourage applications from women, minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergence, care-experienced people, carers, and LGBT+ people.
All applicants are considered fairly based on skills and experience; disabled and care-experienced applicants meeting minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
- Additional Information
- We are committed to equalities and inclusivity; details available on our equalities information page.
- Part of the interview process will assess how you demonstrate Our Behaviours: Respect, Integrity and Flexibility in your work.
- Salary typically reflects initial starting salary with annual progression to the top of the range.
- Flexible working arrangements may be available.
- For further context on our behaviours: Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
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