We\'re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated social worker who is passionate about providing short term intervention to people who are referred to the Adult Mental Health Social Work Team. You will be part of a team that includes a Social Care Lead, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Community Support Workers, and Administrators all working collaboratively to make a real difference in people\'s lives. You will be working alongside the NHS mental health teams and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sectors. If you have a positive, cando approach and are passionate about supporting others and thrive in a dynamic, forwardthinking environment, we\'d love to hear from you.
* To prepare for social work contact and involvement, including reviewing case notes, liaising with others for additional information and evaluating information.
* To be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues and following relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.
* To respond to crisis situations, making assessments about urgency and using appropriate legal intervention.
* To develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with partnership agencies, including health and voluntary sector agencies.
A Social Work degree or an equivalent recognised Social Work Qualification, e.g. DipSW
* Ability to negotiate with others both internal and external, e.g. health service or voluntary sector organisations, to secure appropriate services for Service Users, Carers and Families
* Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team to deliver social work services, If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We\'ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:
A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:
o Work with a resident focus
o Support local leaders
o Committed to the borough
o Delivery high performance
o Take ownership and drive change
You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:
o 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service
o The option to purchase additional annual leave.
o An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
o Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
o Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
o Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
o Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
o Staff recognition and celebration events.
o Peer support groups
Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.
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