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Senior Social Worker Mental Health Team (Grade 10 £41,511-£44,711)
Are you a passionate and experienced social worker with a strong commitment to supporting individuals with mental health needs? Do you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Dudley making a real impact on the lives of people in our community. We are a supportive and friendly team with a strong commitment to supporting residents who present with mental health needs, and as a result struggle to meet their social care needs. We are forward thinking, committed to working in a strengths-based way and have a strong ethos of partnership.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will use your experience of assessing social care needs to provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. You will provide effective support to individuals with mental health needs using a strength-based approach, enabling them to live as independently as possible, with more choice and control.
Responsibilities include:
* Leading and supporting a caseload of individuals with complex mental health needs, ensuring person-centered and holistic care.
* Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualised care plans.
* Providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues and other professionals.
* Working collaboratively with individuals, families, and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Providing leadership, operational management, and direction to a team, contributing to the delivery of services across Adult Social Care/Mental Health.
* Collaborating with the management team to ensure a robust and efficient duty system, including identifying, assessing, meeting needs, and conducting reviews (Section 117).
* Mentoring and supporting ASYE social workers and other team members.
* Contributing to the development and implementation of local mental health services.
Qualifications and skills required:
* Ability to work and thrive under pressure with integrity.
* Specialist knowledge of social work practice.
* Excellent communication skills.
* The ability to influence change and develop practitioners.
* Empathy and respect for others.
* A Social Work qualification is essential.
What we offer:
* Ongoing CPD from your line manager and relevant training to fulfil the role. Opportunities to train as an AMHP, BIA, or Practice Educator.
* Opportunity to enhance your CV and gain valuable management and development experience.
For an informal discussion, contact Barkat Malek at 01384 815671 or Barkat.malek@dudley.gov.uk.
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Attachments: Senior Social Worker - JD Updated.docx, Senior Social Worker - PS Updated.docx, Benefits List
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About Dudley Council: We are engaged in major regeneration projects and committed to delivering quality services to vulnerable populations, fostering community involvement and innovation.
For more info, visit www.dudley.gov.uk, www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk, and www.allaboutdudley.info.
Company info:
Website: http://www.dudley.gov.uk/
Telephone: 01384 811300
Location: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HF, UK.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Other
Job function: Other
Industry: Government Administration
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