Location
Green Hill, London
Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)
Salary
£37,720 per annum
About the Role
The Ministry of Defence is recruiting for HEO Senior Mental Health Social Worker positions based across locations in England and Wales. These roles involve providing specialist mental health social work services within the Ministry of Defence environment. Successful candidates will benefit from tailored learning and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a culture that encourages inclusion and diversity. The Ministry of Defence also offers a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%, alongside free parking and other benefits.
The application process requires registration on NHS Jobs, where detailed job descriptions, person specifications, salary, pension scheme information, and closing dates are provided. Candidates are encouraged to set up notifications for preferred locations to stay informed about new vacancies.
Applicants must undergo a criminal record check and meet security clearance requirements before appointment. The required security level is a Security Check. The Ministry of Defence adheres to strict vetting and personnel security standards.
The Civil Service promotes merit-based recruitment, equal opportunities, and diversity. It operates schemes such as the Disability Confident Scheme and Redeployment Interview Scheme to support candidates with disabilities and those at risk of redundancy.
Experience
Relevant experience in mental health social work is expected, though specific experience requirements are detailed in the person specification available on NHS Jobs.
About you
You should demonstrate commitment to inclusion and diversity, flexibility in working arrangements, and a professional approach aligned with Civil Service values. Candidates must be able to meet the security and nationality requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence.
Qualifications
Qualifications and detailed person specification requirements are provided on NHS Jobs. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and meet nationality criteria including UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, and certain EU and other nationals under the European Union Settlement Scheme.
