To provide professional and comprehensivesocial care caseworkto a caseload of people with mental health difficulties, some of which will be complex. All will require the highest of professional standards and in depth knowledge of relevant legislation and practice methods.
To undertake practice and professionalLead responsibilityfor a specified area of Social Care in the day to day running of the team including supervision of social care staff.
Deliver professional social care caseworkto individuals with mental health difficulties, including complex cases, using expert knowledge of legislation and best practices.
Lead practice in a designated area of social care, ensuring high standards and consistency across the team.
Supervise and support social care staff, providing guidance, oversight, and professional development.
Ensure legal and ethical compliance, safeguarding service users and advocating for their rights and access to services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamsand contribute to service planning, improvement, and outcome evaluation.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Comprehensive details of the role are within the main job description however these are the outlines.
• Provide expert social care caseworkfor individuals with mental health difficulties, ensuring tailored support and adherence to legal frameworks.
• Lead practice in a specialist area, contributing to the operational effectiveness and quality of care within the team.
• Supervise and develop social care staff, offering professional guidance, oversight, and support for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and safeguarding protocols, upholding ethical standards and advocating for service users' rights.
• Collaborate across disciplinesto enhance service delivery, contribute to planning, and evaluate outcomes for continuous improvement.
This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025