Primary Care Adult Mental Health Social Worker

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: NJC Grade H1/H2 SCP 27-35 £38,220 - £46,142 per annum

Closing Date:  Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 23:59

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants however, internal applicants will be considered for this role prior to external candidates

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care Mental Health Team for a motivated mental health social worker to become part of our team!

The role involves carrying out assessments of service user needs under the Care Act for people with mental health and social care needs, being part of the duty rota and carrying out safeguarding enquiries. We offer the opportunity for ongoing professional development and learning opportunities, including AMHP training, BIA and Practice Educator training. We offer the ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers and we provide regular and supportive supervision. 

We are an inclusive and passionate team, who work closely with a variety of other agencies including health professionals, housing workers and drug and alcohol services. We are also co-located with the Blackpool Community Mental Health Team. 

Blackpool Council offer 
• A competitive salary offer for successful candidates who are recruited from the same or similar role may be eligible for a salary match within the above salary banding.
• A hybrid and flexible working approach
• Regular support via professional supervision
• Practice development support and opportunities for your CPD
• Social Work England registration fee is paid
• Relocation support up to £8,000
• 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 yrs and 32 days after 10 yrs) and the option to buy an additional 5 days on top of that, via a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Blackpool Council Staff benefit scheme: Social Work Benefits and Diversity
• Employee Assistance Programme, to support you through challenging times e.g. with free counselling, financial or legal advice

If you would like an informal chat or a visit to the team, please contact Megan Taylor on 01253 477770 or [email protected]. 

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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