Social Worker

Job Title:

Social Worker

Team:

Community Mental Health Team (South Sefton Waterloo)

Salary pay grade:

Between Grade H (SCP 26 – 30 £36,124 to £39,515)   and Grade I   (SCP 31-35  £40,476  to  £44,711) dependent upon experience.

If appropriate this Salary is supplemented by an AMHP allowance of £2,205 a year, paid on a pro rata basis.

Hours per week:

36

Post

Permanent

A suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker is required to join Sefton’s Adult Community Mental Health Team within South Sefton.  Applications are welcome from all qualified social workers but preference will be given to those who are eligible to practice as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). 

Sefton’s Community Mental Health Teams, are integrated, working with many other disciplines, in order to provide a seamless, and holistic service . The teams provide a comprehensive and dynamic service to adults between the ages of 16 and 65 who require support from secondary mental health services.

Social workers located within the team provide a service in line with the principles of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and Mental Health Act (1983), alongside many other legal frameworks. The role covers the wide range of social work activities, including safeguarding.   Eligibility to practice as an AMHP or willingness to train is an essential part of the role. 

The post offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, regular supervision and flexible working policy.  Strong training opportunities are provided by both Sefton Council and Mersey Care NHS Trust aimed at promoting continuous professional development.

The closing date for this post is the 27/02/25 Interviews will be in person on the 6^th of March 2025.  At Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle L20 3NJ.  

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity please contact Mary Helsby Team Manager on 07800 917481 or Kirsten Henriksen Lead Practitioner on 07980 939306.