Mental Health Social Worker (Without AMHP Status)
Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable adults and helping them lead independent, safe, and dignified lives? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Join us and be part of a team that truly values your contribution to transforming lives in our community.
At Sandwell council we believe in a supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration thrives. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to providing outstanding care and support to those who need it most. Every day brings new challengesand the chance to make a meaningful impact.
This will be a very interesting and diverse role. Applicants must be conversant with the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Community DOLS/LPS in addition to other relevant legislation. Dependent on experience you will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments and support planning to meet care and support needs for working age adults with mental health needs and young adults transitioning from care. The use of pool cars are available to carry out your duties subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and licence check.
Main duties of the job
Your key responsibilities will include:
* The role will entail duty, care management, safeguarding, tribunal reports, hospital discharge, and young adults transitioning from care. You will also be required to assist AMHPs on Mental Health Act assessments as a second worker.
About You
* Applicants must be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England.
* You will have ideally completed your ASYE, but this can be supported if not already attained.
* Dependent on experience you will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments and support planning, to meet care and support needs for working age adults with mental health needs and young adults transitioning from care.
* Car driving licence holder with the ability to travel within and outside of the borough at short notice.
* Ability to work unsocial hours if the service demands.
* Willingness to undertake AMHP training subject to service and university selection criteria.
About us
Why Work With Us?
We offer a competitive and rewarding package including:
* Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme discounts on retail, gyms, cinema, and more!
* A strong focus on health and wellbeing to support you inside and outside of work.
* Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
* Membership in the local government pension scheme.
* Confidential free counselling services to support your mental health.
How to Apply
For more information, please contact Sarita Godhania or Rufaro Maeresera at Sarita_godhania@sandwell.gov.uk or Rufaro_maeresera@sandwell.gov.uk.
Hours
37 hours per week
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS with Adult and Children Barring check.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of which six months must be in an Adult Social Care environment.
Qualifications
* Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent.
* Full Driving Licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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