Join Our Team at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Step into a fulfilling career as a Social Worker within one of the largest mental health and community healthcare providers in the East Midlands. Play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care and improving mental health outcomes by addressing social determinants and empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals.
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Skilled Worker Sponsorship: Available
About the Role
As a Social Worker in our multi-disciplinary community mental health team, you will:
- Provide expert support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges linked to social stressors.
- Apply social work interventions, including holistic assessments, psychoeducation, and crisis management.
- Advocate for the social perspective within the team, emphasizing strength-based, relationship-driven approaches.
- Engage in interventions like solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and Connecting People programs.
- Collaborate with families and support carers through direct interventions and liaison with the Family Interventions Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Safeguarding Lead: Manage complex safeguarding cases and act as the safeguarding link within the team.
- Capacity Assessment: Support individuals with capacity evaluations and best-interest decisions.
- Social Inclusion: Facilitate community connection and social integration for service users.
- Discharge Planning: Aid individuals in achieving independence and transitioning from care.
- Advocacy and Collaboration: Represent individuals in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and local authority discussions.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential:
- Degree in Social Work (DipSW or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Thorough knowledge of mental health and safeguarding legislation.
- Full UK driving license and vehicle for business use (adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010).
Desirable:
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.
- Experience in forensic or secure settings.
- Postgraduate training in areas like safeguarding, multi-agency working, or risk management.
Benefits of Joining TeamNottsHC
- Competitive salary under the Agenda for Change (Band 6).
- Comprehensive professional development and supervision.
- Inclusive workplace with staff-led networks supporting equality, diversity, and wellbeing.
- Access to in-house occupational health and counselling services.
- Opportunity to contribute to the Trust’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We serve diverse communities across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire with over 11,000 dedicated staff. Our services span mental health, community health, and forensic care, including national specialist provisions like the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
Additional Information
- Disclosure Check: This role requires a criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from Skilled Worker visa holders are welcome.
- Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent with occasional flexibility for evenings and weekends.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our team and help shape the future of mental health and social care in Nottinghamshire.
