Overview
An exciting opportunity to join the North Mersey CMHT based at Kingslea House. To support individuals referred to secondary mental health services for assessment or ongoing care. To demonstrate the Trust values of inspiring hope, working together, to be caring and compassionate, to value and respect others/ourselves and to be open and honest. As a qualified Social Worker you will demonstrate and live the Professional Standards as identified by Social Work England. Your post will include working with individuals using research based interventions to promote their independence and recovery whilst maintaining high quality clinical documentation. This includes respecting individuality, values, cultures and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Responsibilities
* Support individuals referred to secondary mental health services for assessment or ongoing care.
* Demonstrate and live the Trust values: inspire hope, work together, be caring and compassionate, value and respect others/ourselves, and be open and honest.
* Operate as a qualified Social Worker in accordance with the Professional Standards identified by Social Work England.
* Work with individuals using research-based interventions to promote independence and recovery while maintaining high-quality clinical documentation.
* Respect individuality, values, cultures and religious diversity of clients and colleagues, contributing to a service sensitive to these needs.
* Travel as required within the CMHT area to visit service users in their homes or other community settings; occasional travel across the wider Trust footprint for meetings and events.
Qualifications
* Professional Qualification in Social Work (e.g. BA or MA or equivalent).
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of completing assessments in line with key legislation and formulating how a decision has been reached.
* Experience of producing collaborative, person-centred care plans.
* Working knowledge of Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Mental Health Act (1983) and Human Rights Act (1998) and relevant case law.
* Knowledge of national and local policy around mental health and social care.
* Knowledge and application of risk assessment and formulation.
* Ability to apply Strengths-Based and recovery-focused approaches.
* Ability to use technology effectively.
* Strong communication skills to enable engagement.
* Skills in managing conflict and negotiation.
* Ability to co-produce person-centred plans and reflect on practice to adapt approaches where necessary.
* Willingness to travel as required within the CMHT area and occasionally across the wider Trust footprint.
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