Social Worker

Description:

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Social Worker to join its medical team at St Athan Medical Centre in Wales. This pivotal role involves providing high-quality mental health support and social work services to Armed Forces personnel, their families, and other individuals under MOD care.

As a Senior Mental Health Social Worker, you will play an integral role in delivering advanced social work assessments, designing tailored intervention plans, and ensuring the overall wellbeing of service users experiencing complex mental health challenges. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, psychiatrists, and general practitioners to provide comprehensive care in a secure, inclusive, and structured environment.

This role demands a high degree of empathy, resilience, and professionalism, as you’ll be working within a military healthcare framework that requires adherence to confidentiality, ethical standards, and strict security protocols.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting detailed psychosocial assessments and creating effective care plans.

• Delivering therapeutic interventions and ongoing mental health support.

• Working collaboratively with clinical staff and external agencies to coordinate patient care.

• Ensuring compliance with MOD and NHS standards in documentation and case management.

• Supporting crisis intervention and risk management activities.

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service development initiatives.

Benefits and Perks:

• Annual salary of £37,720 plus £2000 market supplement.

• Employer pension contribution of £10,927 per year under the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

• Free parking and access to on-site gymnasium facilities.

• Inclusive and supportive working environment promoting equality and diversity.

• Participation in the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must pass a Security Check (SC) and a criminal record verification before appointment.

• Candidates must be eligible under specific nationality requirements, including UK nationals, Republic of Ireland citizens, Commonwealth citizens with right to work, or EU nationals with settled/pre-settled status.

• Employment is subject to Civil Service Code standards of conduct and fair competition principles.