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Adults Mental Health Service

Empower lives. Shape the future.

Our new Mental Health Service at Gloucestershire County Council supports adults whose social care needs arise from a primary, non‑organic mental health condition. Our team works across diverse settings, from community environments to inpatient services, delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support. We are committed to empowering individuals to achieve greater independence, well-being, and safety, making a real and lasting difference in their lives. Joining us means becoming part of a compassionate, skilled, and forward‑thinking service where your work truly matters!

We are recruiting for several key roles to help shape and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support. 

We are looking for:

  • Assistant Head of Mental Heath Services - RB1
  • Deputy Social Care Manager - Grade 11
  • Social Work Leads - Grade 10
  • Social Care Lead - Grade 9
  • Mental Health Social Workers - Grade 8
  • Adult Social Care Practitioners - Grade 7

These roles form part of our new service in Adult Social Care to launch on 1st June 2026!

Our offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Regular formal and informal support
  • Safe, supportive and positive working environment
  • Generous Leave:
  • - Grades 7 - 11: 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays
  • - Reward Band (RB) role: 30 days annual leave from day one plus bank holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Professional development through training, workshops, and clear career pathways
  • Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM (for Mental Health Social Workers, Social Work Leads and ISCM roles)
  • Reimbursement of professional Social Work re-registration fees (for Mental Health Social Workers)
  • Well-being and lifestyle benefits including staff discounts, Cycle to Work, Green Car scheme, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to inclusive staff networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network

Applying:

Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. 

Please, read more details and apply here!  

These positions are subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List Check.

Find out more:

Please email ASCRecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion about the roles.

Learn more about Adult Social Care!