Join the MoD in Bulford, Salisbury 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 Bulford, Salisbury, Wiltshire is seeking passionate and skilled Mental Health Social Workers 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 Reynolds