Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic team - Restormel CMHT within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and their families by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
About You
- Registered professional qualification
- Significant experience in mental health services and care coordination.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Access to NHS benefits, including pension scheme and generous annual leave.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working options.
Apply Today If you are passionate about improving mental health care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This is a community-based role that may require frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
- To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of a defined caseload within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) Mental Health Service.
- To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care.
- To develop the interface between primary and secondary care services so the patients/carers are offered focused and co-ordinated packages of care that are appropriate to their needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with mental health patients
Desirable
- Knowledge around suicide awareness and prevention and the ability to support patients
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional registration – Social Worker
- Evidence of post basic training
- Current professional registration
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This advert is for Senior Mental Health Social Worker with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Alexandra House. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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