Senior Social Worker - Mental Health and Complex needs

Job summary

Were seeking experienced Social Workers to join our Mental Health Social Care Team. As a Senior Social Worker, youll play a pivotal role in providing specialist advice and assessment to individuals facing mental health challenges. This is an opportunity to contribute to a progressive and strengths-based approach while further developing your skills in a supportive environment.

If you care about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health difficulties and possess the required skills and qualifications, we invite you to join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support within a positive and nurturing work environment. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our community.

If you would like an informal conversation or to drop in and meet us before applying, you are very welcome to do so. Please email caren.taylor@milton-keynes.gov.uk.

At Milton Keynes Adult Social Care Services, we take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues. Have a read of our Social Workers' testimonials and find out for yourself. You can meet Poppy, our Principal Social Worker on our dedicated site for Social Workers.

Main duties of the job

• Operate within a sound understanding and application of current legal frameworks including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
• Provide professional leadership in cases and support unqualified workers in their practice.
• Stay abreast of developments in service delivery, best practice, and case law to ensure high standards of service.
• Assess the needs of adults, determine outcomes in partnership with the individual, and promote independence and well-being.
• Monitor and review support plans to ensure they meet identified needs.
• Maintain accurate case records and complete required reports within agreed timescales.
• Participate in regular supervisory meetings to ensure effective communication and informed decision-making.

About us

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

Were very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when its time for a new role.

If youd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.