Social Worker x 2 (Mental Health)

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate mental health, social circumstances, family dynamics, and risk factors as part of the assessment process
• Develop individualised care and discharge plans alongside multidisciplinary teams
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Work within frameworks like the Mental Health Act and Care Act
• Coordinate with housing, community services, and family support systems
• Advocate for patients rights, preferences, and needs
• Empower individuals to be involved in decision-making

About us

About You:

• Clear, compassionate, and non-judgemental communication
• Ability to engage people in distress or with complex needs
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Understanding of trauma and mental illness
• Ability to analyse complex situations quickly and make sound decisions under pressure
• Balance safety with autonomy
• Knowledge of Legislation including Mental Health Act, Care Act
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work Qualification
• Registered or be in the process of registering with Social Work England
• Practice in accordance with Social Work England Standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,152 to £41,771 per annum

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