At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental health challenges through relationship-based social work.
- Company: Shropshire Council, a supportive unitary authority in rural Shropshire.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, and access to discounts and pension schemes.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and excellent training opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting social justice.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of mental health issues and a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Shropshire Council
Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Mental Health social work is about relationship-based working and as a social workerthere is real job satisfaction in seeing someone's strengths develop through personcentred assessment and planning.
We strive to effect positive change in strength-basedpractice, working to a trauma informed approach.
We are a very supportive team, with regular supervision, peer reflective sessions, working alongside colleagues.
You will have a team base to work from alongside the option of home working .
Flexibleworking arrangements are encouraged for a healthy work life balance.
There are excellent opportunities for training as Shropshire Council enables you to workeffectively.
You will have excellent knowledge around the legal frameworks with which we work andif not already with AMHP status a desire to develop to become an Approved Mental Health Practitioner., You will have significant knowledge of functional mental health difficulties and anunderstanding of neurodiversity and how individuals are impacted.
You will be an enthusiastic team player ready to join the Mental Health Social Work Team in the People Directorate.
You will be passionate about challenging socialinjustice and upholding the rights of those impacted by their mental health.
You will beskilled in inter agency working and developing positive relationships with all.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for part time).
- Additional annual leave purchase policy.
- Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs).
- Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund.
- Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave).
- Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
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Mental Health Social Worker in Shrewsbury employer: Shropshire Council
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a generous annual leave package, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the community by helping individuals overcome employment barriers.
