This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care. We are looking to recruit full-time Mental Health Social Workers in our borough-wide Community Mental Health Social Work Service. Part-time working (18.5 hours) can be considered.
Applicants must be qualified social workers, with AMHP status, and registered with Social Work England.
The role primarily involves undertaking MHA assessments and related work under the Mental Health Act. However, you may also be required to undertake care management, safeguarding, and hospital discharge duties based on service needs.
Experience in dealing with complex and challenging situations is required, along with a high level of skill in risk assessment. Ability to participate in the 7-day working rota (with enhancements) and the on-call overnight rota is necessary. The ability to drive within and outside the borough at short notice is also required; pool cars are available, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and license check.
You will work within a stable, friendly, and skilled service that is diverse and supportive. Management support is available 24/7, as is access to legal advice. An induction, excellent training opportunities, AMHP update training, and regular professional supervision will be provided. Attendance at local and joint AMHP forums is encouraged.
We offer up to 36 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days. Family-friendly policies (subject to conditions), a competitive pension, and a range of employee benefits are also available.
Requirements:
* Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, or equivalent
* Social Work England registration
* Driving license with the ability to travel within and outside the borough at short notice
* Qualified AMHP
* Ability to work unsocial hours across 7 days and participate in the out-of-hours AMHP on-call rota
For an informal discussion, please email Jackie Bott, Rufaro Maeresara, or Sarita Godhania at 0121 569 2266.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with Children and Adults barring.
Hours:
37 hours per week (part-time working 18.5 hours considered).
We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a large number of applications. Please apply promptly and refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you require assistance due to a disability or have experienced issues applying, contact the Resourcing Team at 0121 569 3300 or via email at hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and our benefits, visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.
Additional details are available at https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/asc/working-adult-social-care.
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To apply, download the application form and return it to Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk.
More information can be found at https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story.
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