NHS Jobs

Mental Health Social Worker

Torquay TQ1 3QH

Key information

Pay
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
27 Oct 2026
Closing date
10 Nov 2026

About this role

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental. Capacity Act requirements Sound understanding of Care Act 2014 and related code of practice Experience of working within Adult social care. Experience or understanding of working withinmental health service provision. Requirement to visit mental health settings including Secure Units, Acute Psychiatric Hospital, Residential Homes and supported living settings. Keyboard skills with appropriate adaptations/adjustments. This role includes a combination of sitting, standing and walking on a daily basis. This role can be emotionally stressful support in terms of supervision or informal de-briefing is available . Ability to work within agreed timescales. Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.