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This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of 42,239 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to have an opportunity for a new Social Worker to join our fantastic North West Mental Health Social Care team based at Victoria Gate, Woking with an additional office in the Ashford centre, Ashford.

This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating together in the office for at least two days per week, and working from home.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

We provide services to those whose primary need arise from their mental health in the areas of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking. We are a friendly and supportive team who value for collaboration, development and agile working. The team offer a supportive learning environment for a Social Worker to expand their skills within Mental Health.

We actively encourage you to develop within your role. We work in a fast-paced environment with a range of functions including safeguarding, case management, assessments and reviews. We offer a fantastic working environment where training and development is prioritised. At Surrey, we are proud to be leading the way in implementing new ways of working in personalisation and a recovery-focused strength-based approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker looking to develop their experience in a busy specialist service. We are looking for a Social Worker who is keen to work in a proactive, dynamic, friendly adult social care team that undertakes adult social care assessments and carers assessments, s.42 safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Assessments. We work collaboratively with our local Mental Health Trust and other stakeholders.

We are committed to creating opportunities for service users to develop interpersonal and social skills through engagement in community activities. We work in a preventive capacity to reduce social isolation and seek to promote opportunities to enable re-integration and the development of independent living skills in mental health. Our goal is for our service-users to be able to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community.

Ongoing training and supervision will be provided as per the needs of the service and Surrey County Council policies. This is an interesting role where you can complete direct work with adults with mental health needs to make a difference.

We will provide you with a thorough induction, supervision and regular reflective practice sessions for additional peer support and learning

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England
• Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012
• Experience or an understanding of mental health, including assessment and risk management skills
• A working knowledge of Care Act legislation including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes
• Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st September 2025 with interviews to follow.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Hospital Discharge Social Worker  to join our team on a short-term contract. The post holder will play a vital role in supporting patient flow from psychiatric units , helping to relieve increasing hospital discharge pressures and ensuring timely and safe transitions from hospital to the community.

This role also includes supporting step-down arrangements and assisting localities with complex care discharges for patients aged 65 and over , ensuring that individuals receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

• p>Facilitate safe and timely discharges from psychiatric units.

• Support hospital discharge step-down arrangements, ensuring continuity of care.

• Work closely with Locality teams to manage complex care discharges for over-65 patients.

• Liaise with hospital staff, community services, social care, and families to ensure appropriate follow-up support.

• Contribute to reducing delayed transfers of care and improving patient outcomes.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in hospital discharge planning, mental health, or adult social care.

• Strong understanding of psychiatric services and/or older people’s complex care needs.

• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

• A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

• Commitment to promoting independence, dignity, and person-centred care.

Why work with We do Social Work?

li>New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

Refer a friend

“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*

“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. 

Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes*

We are seeking a committed and experienced Hospital Discharge Social Worker  to join our team on a short-term contract. The post holder will play a vital role in supporting patient flow from psychiatric units , helping to relieve increasing hospital discharge pressures and ensuring timely and safe transitions from hospital to the community.

This role also includes supporting step-down arrangements and assisting localities with complex care discharges for patients aged 65 and over , ensuring that individuals receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

• p>Facilitate safe and timely discharges from psychiatric units.

• Support hospital discharge step-down arrangements, ensuring continuity of care.

• Work closely with Locality teams to manage complex care discharges for over-65 patients.

• Liaise with hospital staff, community services, social care, and families to ensure appropriate follow-up support.

• Contribute to reducing delayed transfers of care and improving patient outcomes.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in hospital discharge planning, mental health, or adult social care.

• Strong understanding of psychiatric services and/or older people’s complex care needs.

• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

• A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

• Commitment to promoting independence, dignity, and person-centred care.

Why work with We do Social Work?

li>New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

Refer a friend

“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*

“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. 

Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes*

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Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Social Workers

Oldham Council – Full-Time (x7) and Part-Time (x1) Permanent Positions

Grade 8 | £41,511 to £5,718

Description

Oldham Council is expanding its dedicated AMHP Social Work team and is recruiting 7 full-time and 1 part-time Approved Mental Health Professional Social Worker to join our forward-thinking, person-centred Mental Health Service.

As an AMHP, you will play a critical role in upholding the rights, dignity, and safety of individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll work as part of a supportive, integrated service where your expertise is valued, your wellbeing prioritised, and your professional development supported.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a borough that champions restorative practice, strengths-based approaches, and high-quality statutory social work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory functions under the Mental Health Act (1983) including Mental Health Act assessments.
• Provide leadership and decision-making in urgent and complex mental health situations.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals to safeguard and support individuals in crisis.
• Undertake assessments, contribute to care planning, and support risk management across inpatient and community settings.
• Maintain accurate, analytical records and prepare high-quality written reports.
• Offer guidance to colleagues and act as a role model for best practice in mental health social work.
• Participate in the AMHP rota and contribute to service development and reflective practice sessions.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker.
• AMHP qualification.
• Currently warranted.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in mental health settings, including statutory work.
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and associated legislation.
• Excellent assessment, risk analysis, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
• Flexible and resilient with a commitment to continuous professional development.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV –

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. /strong>

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - 50 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to 50 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.