Social Worker - Adults - Mental Health Team
Salary: £40,755 - £45,510 / Year
Job type: Permanent
Location: London
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Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority who are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health team based in Kingston (Hybrid). The Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health vacancy will be on a permanent basis paying £40,755 - £45,510 P/Annum
Responsibilities include:
1. Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health
2. To undertake statutory duties related to the care of adults and of their carers as
defined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983
3. To keep up-to-date with developments, products and information relating to the
service and the rest of the council to ensure that appropriate and timely information is
given to customers.
4. To ensure proportionate risk assessments for both the customer and the carer
associated with any support plan have been carried out.
5. To undertake reviews of customers with long term needs as required and within
statutory timelines and carry out reassessments as required
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners (both
internal and external) to ensure that the team can deliver a co-ordinated,
timely and appropriate service to the customer
6. Care management
7. Report writing and assessment
8. Carrying a caseload of service users
9. Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act
10. Safeguarding Adults
11. Self-directed support/personal budgets
Experience Essential:
12. Post qualifying experience of working within a Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health position within the UK Social Care industry.
13. Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and other relevant legislation
14. Either be a qualified AMHP or be willing to train as an Approved Mental Health professional.
Minimum Requirements:
15. SWE Registration
16. 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
17. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
18. Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:
19. Your own personal consultant
20. Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
21. DBS and Compliance Service
22. Quick and Easy Registration Process
23. Access to CPD