Summary
Rate: £21.60ph
Duration: 3 Months Contract
Working conditions: 37hrs pw. 9am -5pm.
Location: Hospital
The Social Work Assistant in the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Older People plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive mental health services to older adults. This position focuses on enhancing the well-being and recovery of individuals through strengths-based, person-centered approaches. The role involves assessing and developing personalized care plans, managing a caseload, and providing direct support to promote independence and resilience. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to implement effective mental health recovery strategies, working closely with social workers to achieve identified outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Partner with individuals to identify their strengths, needs, and desired outcomes.
* Support individuals in maximising independence and developing coping skills.
* Conduct assessments, including well-being and risk assessments, considering outcomes, resources, policy, and legislation.
* Recommend care and treatment plans to meet identified outcomes using available resources and support networks.
* Collaborate with social workers to implement, monitor, and review care and support packages.
* Participate in the team duty rota.
* Maintain accurate social care records per the Adult Services case recording policy.
* Manage and prioritise a caseload, providing direct support, advice, and attending relevant meetings.
* Engage in supervision and report complex issues or safeguarding matters to supervisors or the Team Manager.
* Develop professional knowledge and skills for quality work and personal development.
* Participate in supervision, personnel review, team meetings, and service development meetings.
* Understand and adhere to relevant legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures.
* Follow the Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy and report concerns regarding the safety and well-being of at-risk individuals.
* Practice in a strengths-based and trauma-informed manner, attending training as available.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Commitment to equality of opportunity as per the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
* Adherence to health and safety legislation, ensuring personal and others' safety.
* Compliance with the Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy, including required safeguarding training.
* Support the Council's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and deliver climate-resilient services.
* Flexibility to undertake additional duties or work times as required, commensurate with the role.
* Ability to work from various locations as needed.