3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

We are seeking a locum social worker with experience in mental health and/or older adults to provide support to our services over the Summer and possibly beyond. The role involves assessing the needs of individuals with acute, complex, or enduring mental health problems and their carers, formulating and implementing care plans, and working within a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Conduct Mental Health Act assessments and statutory functions if qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Participate in Best Interest Assessor for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments
Assess and identify the needs of service users and carers, ensuring their needs are met to enhance their quality of life and independence
Work in partnership with internal and external professionals and organizations to provide a coordinated response to service users and carers
Provide professional advice and expertise to less experienced staff, including students and colleagues, and carry a complex caseload
Establish, monitor, and review care plans in line with the Care Act and CPA policy and procedures

Essential Experience Required

Post-qualifying experience and working knowledge of mental disorder, care coordination, CPA, and risk assessment
Experience of staff/student supervision
Effective collaboration with other agencies and professions
Reviewing services and quality outcomes
Working in partnership with service users and carers

Essential Qualification Required

Social Work (SW) registration
Maintaining AMHP status through appropriate training and continuing professional development

Additional Information

Requirements

Social Worker Mental Health