Social Worker - Adult Mental Health

Darlington Borough Council; North East, Darlington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Social Worker - Adult Mental Health (Ref: POS000941)

Salary: Full time equivalent salary Band 9 (£34,314 - £37,035 per annum) / Band 10 (£37,938 - £40,476 per annum) / Band 11 (£41,511 - £44,711 per annum)
Salary Band: £30,001 to £40,000
Post Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Full time

Job and Application Details

Categories: Social Care - Adult Service
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 10/04/2025
Closing Date: 27/04/2025

Job Description

Mental Health Team - Permanent full time position. A market supplement of £2,500 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours) is in operation for AMHPs and will be payable in monthly instalments additional to your basic pay. This has been agreed until 31.12.2025 but may be reviewed before then.

We are currently looking for a social worker to join us to help us to realise our ambitions to support the residents of Darlington to be as independent and healthy as possible. You will work as part of a cohesive team of social workers and support workers under the supportive guidance of an experienced team manager and senior practitioners. The team delivers two functions:

• A case work element, enabling the provision of social work with adults aged 18+ with a range of complex mental health needs in the Darlington area, working proactively with service users, their families, carers, and other relevant professionals.
• To screen and complete Mental Health Act referrals; you will be expected to work towards qualification as an AMHP if you are not already qualified.

We are looking for either newly qualified or experienced social workers who are committed to strength-based practice, focusing on enabling people as much as possible to build on their own networks and strengths to meet their needs. You will have demonstrable assessment and care management skills and the drive and passion to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-paced team. You will be expected to work as part of the MDT in a co-located environment.

Employee Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme (if applicable)
• Access to wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Arriva Employee Travel Club
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings

For a full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. For a further informal discussion please contact Julie Wheatley, Team Manager, Adult Mental Health Team, on 01325 552325.

This post requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure and Adults Barred List check.

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