We are recruiting a Mental Health Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Tredomen / Community based settings throughout CCBC
Team: Community Mental Health Support Service
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.
We pay an attractive salary of £29,540 - £31,022 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
The Mental Health Support Service is looking to recruit a full time Mental Health Worker based within Adult Services. The team supports individuals with complex mental health needs, using a trauma informed, recovery focused approach to promote wellbeing, prevent deterioration, and maximise independence. The team works closely with secondary services (Community Mental Health Teams) as well as other partners and agencies within the borough to support those experiencing serious and persistent mental distress along with individuals with autism and ADHD.
For the role, we ask that you have:
- A Relevant Level 2 qualification
- Experience in social care setting.
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings, transport clients, visit clients at their home.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Yoland Bates on 01495 235580 or email BATESY@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
