Mental Health Social Worker (without AMHP status)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This will be a very interesting and diverse role. Applicants must be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England. You will have ideally completed your ASYE, but this can be supported if not already attained.

Applicants must be conversant with the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Community DOLS/LPS in addition to other relevant legislation.

Dependent on experience you will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet care and support needs for working age adults with mental health needs and young adults transitioning from care.

The role will entail duty, care management, safeguarding, tribunal reports, hospital discharge, and young adults transitioning from care. You will also be required to assist AMHPs on Mental Health Act assessments as a second worker.

The use of pool cars are available to carry out your duties subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and licence check.

You will be provided with an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision. You will be working in a stable, friendly service with a skilled, diverse and supportive management and team.

We offer up to 36 days annual leave, depending upon service, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days leave, and family friendly policies (subject to conditions) and a competitive pension. We also offer a range of employee benefits.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jackie Bott, Rufaro Maeresera or Sarita Godhania on 0121 569 2266

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent
• Full driving licence with ability to drive a car.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Must be registered with Social Work England

Experience

Essential

• Experience of which six months must be in an Adult Social Care environment.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Address

Freeth Street

Oldbury

B69 3DE

Employer's website

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)