Adult Mental Health Social Worker

Job description

Post No. SSAC0217.1 - Adult Mental Health Social Worker

Newport Social Work Services in collaboration with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are seeking to recruit a full time qualified Social Worker to work within the Integrated Community Mental Health Team based at Gold Tops, on a fixed term basis.

Working primarily with people under the age of 65 years, you will work with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team where the role of Social Worker is highly valued. We are particularly interested in Social Workers who have experience of supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems, as well as those individuals with co-occurring substance misuse needs.

There are opportunities for ongoing professional development through regular supervision and specialist mental health training.

Ideally you will be an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional though this is not essential, and you must be a registered Social Worker.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

To discuss this role further please contact Integrated Team Manager Laurie Booker on 01633 786000

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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