Senior Social Worker (MHSU) - Southeast localities

Salary: £47,639 - £56,392

Hours: 36 per week

Edinburgh is an exciting city and excellent opportunities exist to join us and contribute towards helping all our citizens flourish. The Edinburgh City Health & Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is on a journey to transform the way in which Social Work delivers support and services for those impacted by Mental Health and Substance Use.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, within the fast paced and rewarding area of Mental Health and Substance Use. As a service we are committed to supporting individuals with complex mental health and/or substance use needs to engage with recovery focused care and treatment, while providing a trauma informed and person-centred social work service.

Responsibilities

• Line management of a small team of social workers and CCA’s, and work closely with health and partner agencies to develop care plans.
• Support people to remain safe and work towards their recovery goals in the community.
• Provide consistency across the 4 areas of the city and cover for other areas as needed.
• Develop the service and make use of local resources.
• Ensure compliance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Social Worker who is committed to making a real difference to the lives of adult citizens of Edinburgh.
• MHO, Practice Educator and ASP qualifications are desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of working within Mental Health and Substance Use Services, Adult with Incapacity and Adult Support and Protection.
• Experience of managing others and working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Recovery Focused and Conversations approach, and the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.

Additional Information

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBTQ+ people across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture, we want to make sure we are recruiting the best people. Therefore, part of the interview process will include an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your work. Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to discuss flexible working.