Social Care Practitioner - Mental Health

Warwickshire County Council, About the Team This is a unique opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary specialist mental health team. The successful applicant will be employed by Warwickshire County Council but seconded to Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) Mental Health Services under a successful section 75 agreement. This allows for the meaningful integration of the social care agenda within the local Mental Health Trust and prioritises a holistic person-centred approach to meeting the needs and outcomes of the local population. The population of South Warwickshire is over 250,000 and includes the historic market towns of Warwick and Kenilworth, the regency splendour of Royal Leamington Spa, Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon as well as hundreds of acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside. About the Role You will play a crucial and valued role in the South Warwickshire Community Mental health & Well-being Team. You will take a strengths-based approach to supporting people with a range of mental disorders including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, OCD, autism and personality disorder; maximising their potential for independent living and promoting their full inclusion in the community. You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, a head for complexity, and a desire to improve the outcomes and wellbeing of those you work with. Key Requirements

• You'll have at least 2 years' experience of working with people with complex and significant mental health problems including autism. This role serves as an ideal opportunity to further develop specialist skills.
• You will need strong analytical and communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively with colleagues. With the ability to work to tight deadlines you can manage under pressure as well as maintaining composure and your professional stance; you'll be used to making difficult decisions.
• You'll be able to influence and persuade others as well as being flexible and innovative in your approach. Professional social work supervision and line management supervision is provided. -Full driving license required For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!  At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund' Additional Information The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. To discuss the role please contact: Eloise Williams Delivery Lead Team Manager - eloisewilliams@warwickshire.gov.uk / 01926742352 Closing date:19 October 2026 Interview date: to be confirmed Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.