Community Mental Health Older People Social worker, mental health practitioner post at Baghill house, Wakefield.
Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being outcomes for older people in Wakefield? Are you committed to promoting the voice of Social Work in Mental Health? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for.
We have an opportunity for a full-time level two Social Worker (37 hours) at grade 8 ( newly qualified ) to join our integrated community mental health older people’s team.
To undertake this role, you will need a proven track record of supporting positive risk-taking, be adept in strength-based, outcome-focused practice and have the relevant Social Worker qualification with post qualifying experience. Mental health experience is desirable; however, your willingness to learn about mental health would be sufficient.
Our team supports service users over the age of 65 who often have complex/ severe mental health issues, as well as needing social care support. Referrals are mainly made through our trust, Rapid Access Older People Service. We are based in Wakefield centre, which has access to local amenities, transport links and accessible paid car parking.
What will be expected from me?
The successful post holder will manage a caseload of service users who have various diagnoses, complex mental health issues, and potential social care needs. As part of the role, the post holder will be responsible for assessing/ arrange and reviewing support if needed, as well as collaborative working with other professionals and agencies.
The successful post holder will need to demonstrate that they are able to offer evidence of a strength-based approach, have a good working knowledge of the Care act and offer informed advice and support. The post holder needs to be competent in undertaking assessments and identifying individual needs, as part of their statutory responsibilities, as well as using two IT systems daily.
What might I be doing?
1. You will manage a caseload in accordance with the directorate and other agency policies and procedures.
2. You will prioritise and risk assess/manage a complex caseload, and you may respond to crises.
3. You will undertake planned interventions, as required, across a range of statutory casework.
4. You will promote and develop collaborative working with the service user,
5. family, carers, and other professionals looking at least restrictive approaches.
6. You will prepare a range of reports, as appropriate, in accordance with policies and procedures.