Adult's Advanced Practitioner - Mental Health Team

Reed; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Rochdale is seeking an Adult’s Advanced Practitioner to manage complex cases within their Mental Health Team. The role requires a Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years of experience. This position offers a pay rate of £40 per hour and includes benefits such as free DBS checks and access to the full UK jobs market. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Aftercare service

Free CV building and Interview support

Free DBS checks

Weekly payroll

CPD contributions

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Qualified Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload with supervision and support.
• Prepare written statements for Court hearings.
• Assess levels of risk and need in complex situations.
• Prepare statements of need/care and support plans.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Decision making

Risk assessment

Legislative framework knowledge

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Our Client, Rochdale Council, is seeking an Adult’s Advanced Practitioner to join their Mental Health Team.

This is a Hybrid Working Role!

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker in the Merseyside area, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this role:

• Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
• Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
• You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
• You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
• You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
• You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
• You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

Qualifications

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!