Adult Social Worker Learning Disability and Duty #0009F1AD1
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
* Degree in Social Work
* SWE Registration
* Right to work within the UK
Adults Mental Health Social Worker
ESSENTIAL:
* Qualified Social Worker with evidence of relevant qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience
* Registered with Social Work England
* Experience of working in an Adult Social Care statutory setting
* Knowledge and experience of working with people who have severe and enduring mental ill-health
* Experience of undertaking assessments of need, scheduled and unscheduled reviews, creating care plans, and commissioning support to meet identified needs
* Experience of statutory safeguarding under s42(1) and s42(2) Care Act
* Experience of completing Mental Capacity Assessments
* Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equalities Act, Human Rights Act, Data Protection and GDPR, Continuing Health Care
* Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
* Two references
* Gaps in employment history checked
* Full clean driving license
DESIRABLE:
* Experience of completing social circumstance reports for Tribunals and Managers Hearings
* Understanding of risk management within a mental health setting
The Job:
Agency Social Worker opportunities are available within the Mental Health Review Team in Middleton and CMHT West in Rochdale. The role involves undertaking social work statutory functions within an Adult Care mental health service. The team works in a multi-disciplinary way with health colleagues.
Responsibilities include conducting Strength Based Needs assessments, reviewing care packages, updating care plans, conducting mental capacity assessments, safeguarding work, and facilitating hospital discharges for individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. Some individuals may live within Rochdale or be placed out of borough. An understanding of mental health pathways is helpful.
WORKING PATTERN:
* 37 hours per week
* Monday to Friday
* Some scope for remote work with manager approval; primarily office-based due to client needs
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
You must have:
* A professional qualification in social work
* SWE registration
* Enhanced DBS/Update service
* References for the last 5 years of employment
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free ongoing training opportunities
* Competitive pay rates
* In-house payroll with weekly payments
* Enhanced DBS check
* Support from a dedicated, friendly team
* Assigned experienced consultant
* Various opportunities in preferred geographical areas
If interested, click the ‘Apply’ button to find out more about this role and other opportunities with Semester.co.uk.
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