MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health social work is about relationship-based working and as a social worker
there is job satisfaction in seeing someone's strengths develop through person
centred assessment and planning. You will have a team base to work from alongside
home working, you will have the opportunity for a combined approach to your work
schedule . Flexible working arrangements are encouraged for a healthy work life
balance.

If you need 'skilling up' there are excellent opportunities for training as Shropshire
Council embraces the changed times and has the means to ensure you can work
effectively.,

• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of £1,925 per annum (pro rata for

part-time employees) on all NJC pay points GRD2 to Band13

• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all pay points on

Band14 and Band15

• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all allowances (as

listed in the 2022 NJC pay agreement circular dated 1 November 2022)

The offer is subject to agreement. Further details on the current local government pay
position is available to view

You will have significant knowledge of functional mental health difficulties. You will be
an enthusiastic team player ready to join the Mental Health Social Work Team in the
People Directorate. You will be passionate about challenging social injustice and
upholding the rights of those impacted by their mental health. You will be skilled in
inter agency working and developing positive relationships with all.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.
One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you're
working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.

The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,
its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for
personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:


• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33

days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.


• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary

sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)


• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund


• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,

special leave)


• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of

working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.