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Qualified Social Worker
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 32.14 - 32.14 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Join the MoD in Brize Norton as a Mental Health Social Worker!
Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and supportive environment?
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Brize Norton, Oxfordshite is seeking a passionate and skilled Mental Health Social Worker to join the dedicated Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH). This is an exciting chance to make a real difference to the lives of service personnel and their families, working within the Defence Mental Health Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Mental Health Social Worker, your main duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Working with service personnel to get them back into service or those being medically discharged from the military due to mental health diagnosis ranging from depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder
* Sick at home support, liaising within the military support system and community services, referring to various charitable organisations and supporting housing issues
* Pension and compensation advice
* Senior safeguarding lead within the DCMH and wider circle i.e. G.Ps and health colleagues
* Offer carer support and can support service users for up to two years following discharge date after DCMH support finished, so working independently
* Managing a diverse patient caseload efficiently and effectively
What they Offer:
* The opportunity to work within a unique and supportive environment within the Defence community.
* A chance to make a tangible difference to the well-being of service personnel and their families.
* A collaborative and multi-disciplinary team environment.
QUALIFICATION MINIMUM AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL:
* Individuals must possess a Degree and/or Diploma in Social Work or a suitable equivalent that is recognised by Social Work England
* Must be currently registered with Social Work England and must produce proof of registration when required
* Possess or undergo a DBS check
* Possess a full and valid UK driving license
* Must be able to demonstrate that extensive post qualifying experience in mental health social work has been gained and put into regular practice
* Must have recognised, relevant and significant social work experience and delivery in a mental health setting such as a CMHT, Hospital or other recognised and relevant mental health team
DESIRABLE:
* Experience with a wide range of Mental Health conditions and with Regionally associated legal and regulatory issues, (it is recognised that these can differ in, for example, Scotland)
* Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting
* Previous experience or knowledge of Tri-Service resettlement procedures and/or NHS Hospital discharge procedures
* Previous mental health social work experience in, or associated with, the Armed Forces
For more information, please contact Paula ReynoldsBefore You Apply
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