Social Worker

Job description

Social Worker

Salary

£39,152 - £44,075 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Part Time

Duration (Months)

7

Hours per week

18.5

Work Base

County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Competency Framework

Number of posts

1

Interview date

23 September 2026

Closing Date

15 September 2026 23:55

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are deeply rooted in our community. We strive to provide exceptional services to our residents while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our staff. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Join our Mental Health Discharge Team! This dynamic role focuses on supporting individuals in acute psychiatric wards. You will play a vital part in assessment, discharge planning, and enabling timely, person-centred transitions from hospital to home. Your expertise will help individuals regain their independence and improve their mental health outcomes.

As a Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assessment and Planning: Conduct thorough assessments and create tailored discharge plans.
• Reviewing S117 cases
• Collaboration: Work closely with individuals, families, carers, and partner organisations to understand their needs and preferences.
• Commissioning Care: Identify and arrange necessary care and support for safe discharges.
• PromotingIndependence: Encourage individuals to live independently through reablement and community-based support.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration (or eligibility to register) with Social Work England.
• Familiarity with community care services and relevant legislation in adult social care including the Mental Health Act.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong Communication: Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and service users.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of making sound decisions in complex situations.
• Resilience: Adaptability to manage competing demands and pressures.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative approach to working with health and social care partners.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and generous leave.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to health and wellbeing resources, including a local government pension scheme.

Don't miss out on this opportunity! If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that is truly rooted in community!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Cat Irons on 01158044855 or by email [email protected].

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.