Job Description
CMHT Social Worker (Weymouth and Portland)
Location: Weymouth and Portland (Hybrid working supported)
Contract: 6 months (Locum) / Full Time (37 hrs/week)
Salary: £32- £35/per hour Umbrella (negotiable depending on experience)
About Us
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate full-time Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Weymouth and Portland. This vital role offers the opportunity to support individuals with complex mental health needs through comprehensive assessments, care planning, and community-based interventions. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is empowered to thrive.
Our successful candidate will have a strong background in mental health social work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Hybrid working options support a healthy work-life balance, with the flexibility to work both in-office and out in the community.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Care Act assessments, develop individualized support plans, and perform timely reviews.
- Complete S117 assessments and reviews for eligible individuals.
- Assess a wide range of complex mental health patients both clinically and within community settings.
- Conduct robust risk assessments and manage cases involving MARMS, MAPPA, DoLS, and Court of Protection matters.
- Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team including Community Psychiatric Nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other community professionals.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation to support high-quality care and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Engage in community visits to monitor and support service users effectively.
- Contribute to a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring services are accessible and sensitive to all individuals? backgrounds and needs.
Qualifications
- Professional Social Work qualification with registration to a relevant regulatory body.
- Minimum of [X] years? experience in mental health social work, specifically in community settings.
- Proven expertise in carrying out Care Act and S117 assessments and reviews.
- Knowledge and experience in handling MARMS, MAPPA, DoLS, and Court of Protection cases.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with service users, families, and professionals.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Participating in daily team meetings and case discussions.
- Visiting service users? homes and community settings to provide assessments and ongoing support.
- Completing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care and support plans.
- Documenting case notes, risk assessments, and legal paperwork with precision and confidentiality.
- Liaising with health and social care professionals, community agencies, and family members.
- Attending training sessions and staff supervision to support professional development.
- Supporting service users in navigating available resources and advocating for their rights.
Benefits
We have ample on-site parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. Competitive pay rate offered.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP ? A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.