Social Worker – Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Pembrokeshire County Council | Full-Time | Permanent
Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking an ambitious and experienced Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health and AMHP Team based at Bro Cerwyn. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated practitioner who is looking to further develop their career within mental health services while making a meaningful difference to the people of Pembrokeshire.
Our Community Mental Health Team is a supportive and multi-disciplinary service, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As part of this team, you will play a key role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, helping them to achieve improved outcomes and greater independence.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of individuals within secondary mental health services who have Care and Treatment Plans (CTPs). You will work within the relevant legislative frameworks, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act, ensuring that all interventions are lawful, proportionate, and focused on the needs of the individual.
You will also contribute to the team’s duty rota, responding to general enquiries and providing support where needed. The role requires someone who is confident working both independently and collaboratively, and who can build effective relationships with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies.
We are looking for someone who is person-centred in their approach, with the energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to deliver high-quality practice. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to organise and manage your workload effectively.
The successful candidate must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered as a Social Worker. While an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification is desirable, a willingness to undertake AMHP training at the earliest opportunity is essential, and support will be provided.
Person Specification
- A recognised Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, BA Hons, or Masters)
- Registration as a Social Worker
- AMHP qualification or willingness to undertake training as a priority
- Practical knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), Mental Capacity Act 2005, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, and Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010
- Experience of working with adults in a mental health setting (post-qualification experience desirable)
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
- A collaborative approach to working with other professionals and agencies
- Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Practice assessor qualification, or willingness to undertake training
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team where your contribution is valued, and your professional development is actively supported.
Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
- Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
- Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
