An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven individual.
If you are a qualified AMHP this attracts an enhancement of 12% on your salary for a commitment to the AMHP duty rota, minimum of 2 duty's per month
As a Social Worker in the Older Persons Mental Health Team
* To be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health team and contribute to the effective provision of mental health services to working age adults in the area of Torbay.
* To undertake holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers, prepare care plans, commission services to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust/Devon Partnership Trust standards, policies and guidelines.
* To have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation
* To be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
* To be able to make a positive difference in people’s lives, by working in partnership with service users, their carers and families
* The post holder will work within the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Excellence Model of Social Work and to promote its practice and values and to support the development of the highest quality social work, working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
* Be skilled in initial assessment and risk management of client’s presenting to the service, having an understanding of basic human needs, emotional social and physical
* An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Capacity Act requirements.
* Sound understanding of Care Act 2014 and related code of practice
* Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health and strength based approach
* Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
About Your New Team And Department
* The Over 65MH Social Care teams aims to ensure robust assessment, and review of clients open to secondary mental health services who require social care input.
* The team work to maximise the independence of all clients through providing personalised and proportionate assessment of their social care needs.
* Working closely with the local CMHT’s and community voluntary sector the team aim to provide a strength based approach to all their work.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrea Collings Job title: CSM Email address: andrea.collings1@nhs.net Telephone number: 07821581464
#J-18808-Ljbffr