Overview
The Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) West supports people living with complex mental health problems to achieve their goals, gain skills and confidence to live as independently as possible. CRT West works as an MDT, discussing, formulating and delivering individualised plans. We are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker to the team on a full time basis.
Location and Team Structure
This role sits within our mental health complex care services in the Dorset Council area. It includes the Community Rehab Team (based at Forston Clinic), the Assertive Outreach Team (based in Weymouth) and the Glendinning Unit in Dorchester. CRT West covers the footprint of the Dorset Council Locality, and access to a vehicle is essential.
Responsibilities
* Lead on all aspects of social care within the team and work in a specialist service context.
* Work creatively to deliver a high standard of care that optimises a person’s health, wellbeing and recovery.
* Collaborate as part of the MDT to discuss, formulate and deliver individualised plans.
* Work across the rehabilitation pathway in an integrated way to support stability in a person’s life and help them to develop meaningful occupation while managing symptoms of mental illness.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience in social work within mental health, or a keen interest in working within a specialist service.
* Knowledge and application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act is essential to the role.
Additional Information
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