Mental Health Social Worker
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A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven individual.
As a Social Worker in an integrated Mental Health Team you will make a difference by providing appropriate and effective interventions to people with severe and enduring mental health needs, and those in their networks, enabling and assisting them to meet daily health, social care and well-being needs, in line with personal recovery goals.
You will need to have experience of working with people who have mental health problems. Experience of working in a community setting in relation to supporting people to achieve and sustain independent living. Assessment and care management experience. You will need to organise and manage a complex workload and work in partnership with a wide range of individuals and agencies.
Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better', if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.
We have two (2) Full vacancies available, part time hours also considered.
New Qualified Social Worker Band 5 AYSE, will also be considered for the position.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with Social Work England or HCPC
- Training in the protection of vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Post-qualifying experience
- AMHP/BIA qualification
Specific skills
Essential
- Experience or understanding of working within mental health service provision
- Understanding of mental health conditions and how mental health issues can impact on individuals, their families and carers
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health services
- Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with people with dual diagnosis
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Capacity Act requirements
- Sound understanding of Care Act 2014 and related code of practice
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health and strength based approach
- Skills in initial assessment and risk management of client's presenting to the service
- Effective recording skills
- Ability to work holistically with a variety of service users with lived experience of complex care needs
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and compliance with the Equal Opportunities Policy
Desirable
- Supervision skills
- IT skills
- Good presentation skills
- Group work skills
About the employer
We are a small but supportive team who are passionate about delivering quality care to patients. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. We are flexible and promote a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee: