Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?

Do you have a passion for supporting adults experiencing mental health challenges to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence?

If you're a qualified social worker looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role you will work with adults in our local community. You will be responsible for completing Care Act assessments, undertaking safeguarding enquiries, facilitating and reviewing care packages, alongside a range of other responsibilities associated with supporting the delivery of adult social care services.

Interview will take place on 17th September at Sand Martin House

You will:

• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have successfully completed your ASYE.
• Have a good understanding of current legislation, guidance and best practice relating to adult social care and mental health, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Be committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice.
• Be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Hold a full driving licence and be able to travel across the city and surrounding areas as required.
• Be committed to maintaining your professional development and continuous learning

At Peterborough City Council, our Adult Mental Health Team is dedicated to supporting adults with mental health needs to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives within their communities.

Our team is co-located with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), giving social workers the opportunity to work alongside mental health nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, support workers and other health professionals as part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary team. This close partnership enables timely decision-making, collaborative risk management, and joined-up support for the people we serve.

Working within this integrated environment, you will bring a social care perspective to mental health practice, undertaking Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, strengths-based interventions, discharge planning, securing joint health funding and care planning, while contributing to holistic assessments and recovery-focused support plans.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive, welcoming and collaborative team where professional development is encouraged, achievements are celebrated, and social workers are valued for the specialist expertise they bring to mental health services. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within an experienced team that is committed to improving outcomes for adults, their families and carers.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and offer a range of benefits in addition to generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, occupational sick pay and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts, Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave (pro rata).
• Access to a car lease scheme.
• Flexible use of bank holidays to better suit your personal circumstances.
• Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and career progression pathways.
• Paid volunteering hours each year.
• Access to equality, diversity and inclusion networks.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Regular supervision and support from experienced practitioners and managers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering diversity, promoting equity and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers and people from minority ethnic communities.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Peterborough City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Join us and help make a positive difference to the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges across Peterborough.