Job responsibilities
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
An opportunity has arisen to become an Assessment and Reviewing Officer in a well-established, integrated mental health team.
- Are you someone who is currently working within a mental health setting or is thinking about a career in mental health?
- Are you someone who is passionate about championing mental health and those living with emotional distress and significant mental illness?
- Do you like building professional relationships with individuals and finding how best to support them with their life goals, building on existing strengths to maximise quality of life?
- Are you someone who is comfortable in challenging or questioning the status quo?
If you think that these statements speak to you then read on -
The B&NES mental Health Recovery Team is a dynamic team, working with people with differing needs and presentations. There is a strong multi-disciplinary working environment with positive collaborative relationships. The role involves reviewing packages of support or placements for individuals with mental health needs.
We recognise that skills and experience are transferrable, but the applicant needs to have a commitment to the recovery and strengths-based model of support and underpinned by a rights-based approach. One of the values of the team is to deliver flexible and creative support drawing on solution focussed interventions, involving the community and the third sector and thus ensuring that an individual develops the skills they need as they go forward with their recovery
Both the team and B&NES Council are committed to providing continued professional development through supervision, opportunities to develop skills and gain experience, and training opportunities.
The post is based in Bath and North East Somerset, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a beautiful city, surrounded by amazing countryside locations, and offering an impressive variety of arts, culture and sports. Easily commutable from surrounding areas, including rail links to Bristol and beyond, there is staff parking available as well as access to pool cars, charge points for electric cares, and lock up facilities for those cycling to work.
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Jennie Hamer, Service Manager on 01225 731631 or email jen_hamer@bathnes.gov.uk.
Interview date: 05/02/2026
No Agencies, Please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Please note: this advert may close earlier than stated if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
