Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and dedicated Band 7 Social Worker to join its Assertive Outreach Team, with a Certificate of Sponsorship available for eligible candidates. This is a vital role for an experienced social work professional with extensive knowledge and practical experience of the Mental Health Act. Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be passionate about supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
Joining this forward-thinking and inclusive Trust means becoming part of a team committed to delivering outstanding mental health care across Birmingham and Solihull. With a diverse population and a strong emphasis on person-centred support, this role offers the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives while working in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
About the Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is home to over 4,000 dedicated clinical and support staff, working together to improve mental health and wellbeing for the 70,000 people served each year. The Trust delivers a broad range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, alongside specialised services provided nationally. With a strong commitment to education, the Trust also offers medical, nursing, and psychology training, and holds an international reputation for research and innovation.
Serving a culturally diverse population, often within areas of significant deprivation, the Trust strives to ensure that everyone has access to the care and support they need. Compassion, inclusivity, and commitment are at the heart of the organisation, with a shared mission to deliver excellent care that makes a meaningful difference in the community. The Trust offers a welcoming environment where new team members can feel a true sense of belonging while contributing to positive change in people’s lives.
Position: Social Worker
Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Birmingham
About the Role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and innovative AMHP Specialist Social Worker to work within our busy Assertive Outreach Team in a culturally diverse area.
We work with adults 25 years plus and support people who have historically avoided contact with mental health services and do this using a flexible and creative approach to engagement.
You will be expected to work within a multi disciplinary team, care coordinating a caseload supporting the recovery ethos from a social care perspective and have a genuine interest in working with service users with severe and enduring mental health issues, and their carers’.
We have weekly MDTs and case busts, within the case busts we have experienced support from a wide range of professionals, safeguarding, Behavioural Family therapist (BFT), psychology and supervisions.
The Assertive Outreach service operates over 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The team work a shift pattern consisting of day shifts (9:00am – 5:00pm), late shifts (12:00pm – 8:00pm) and weekends (9:00am – 5:00pm), as required.
The ability and willingness to travel across the Birmingham &Solihull area for work purposes is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
Main requirements as a Social Worker / Care Coordinator:
- You will be able to evidence an in depth knowledge of a range of legislation, including but not limited to – The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, The Mental Health Act, safeguarding policy, and the Equalities Act.
- You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, demonstrate competent risk assessment and risk management skills.
- To contribute to the team by managing a caseload and leading on the most complex and specialist assessments.
- In return we can offer a friendly and supportive multi disciplinary environment in which to develop through training opportunities, regular individual and group supervision and a supportive team ethos.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
Essential
- Extensive Mental Health Act knowledge and experience
- Qualification in Social Work
- Qualification and approved AMHP
- Care coordination
Essential
- Experience or knowledge in care coordination
Desirable
- Risk assessment experience
- Care planning and implementation
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience in Mental Health working with SMI
- Experience of safeguarding Adults and Children
- CTO recalls to hospital
- Detaining patients under section 2 and 3
Desirable
- MCA knowledge and experience
Benefits:
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Qualified and interested? Apply on the NHS WEBSITE
Application Deadline
August 31, 2025