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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Mental Health Social Worker

Job Type

Permanent

Reference 

201-26-246

Salary

Location

£38,682 - £46,580

Posted Date

4 March 2026

Bodmin

Closing Date

17 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic team - North Cornwall 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 TodayIf 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.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

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.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

-Cornwall Foundation Trust
-Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
-Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential
-Relevant professional registration - Social Worker
-Evidence of post basic training
-Current professional registration

Experience

Essential
-Extensive experience of working with mental health patients

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Job Functional Requirements Form

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