Social Worker - Mental Health

Overview

Social Worker (Mental Health)

– Social Workers in Community Mental Health Teams for the London Borough of Bromley in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time role based in Community Mental Health teams in Orpington and Beckenham.Salary:

£39,709 - £47,509 per annum plus AMHP uplifts if relevant. In addition you will receive £1,500 annual retention and £1,000 Golden Hello and other excellent benefits.Hours:

Full-time. Applications from part-time applicants are welcome.Location:

Community Mental Health teams based in Orpington and Beckenham.Application notes:

To view the job description, see the Social Worker – Mental Health description. If you are newly qualified, please apply through the website by 1 September 2025 to join the AYSE programme. See the NQSW job description for details. For alternative applications, email your CV to AcquisitionRecruitment@bromley.gov.uk.Responsibilities

Provide support to adults with mental health difficulties as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team; work with both community and in-patient services to promote independence and quality of life.Hold a manageable and varied caseload; participate in duty rosters as required.Undertake Care Act assessments to determine eligibility and address S117 needs outside the framework; make safeguarding enquiries as appropriate; consider capacity and best interests decisions.If AMHP qualified, work approximately 1 week in every 5–6 as part of the central AMHP service (off-site in hospital grounds).Collaborate with community health colleagues as part of a fully integrated MDT; support service users and their carers.Contribute to learning and development; access AMHP and Practice Educator training, plus bite-size training provided by the Local Authority and the NHS Trust.Qualifications and requirements

Social Work England registration and appropriate social work qualifications.AMHP qualification desirable but not essential; training provided when your knowledge and experience allow.Newly qualified social workers should apply through the website and by 1 September 2025 to join the AYSE programme.Benefits

Golden Hello and Annual Retention AllowanceMerited pay scheme30 days annual leaveParticipation in the Local Government Pension SchemeExcellent training and career development pathwayMileage allowance for business trips (in line with HMRC guidance)Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 for eligible candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeastSalary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, technology equipment and GymFlexDiscounts at local retailersEquality, diversity and inclusion

We are a forces family-friendly employer and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and, as a disability-confident employer, we encourage applications from people with disabilities. We will consider reasonable adjustments to support disability employment. We offer a generous package including a

competitive pay ,

career average pension scheme , flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme;

Cycle2Work ,

Salary Sacrifice Lease Car ,

Technology Scheme ,

GymFlex

and a wide range of local and national discounts.Closing ..... full job details .....