Adults - Social Worker - Mental Health

Ackerman Pierce; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Adults Mental Health team in Kingston. This permanent position offers a salary of GBP42,060 - GBP46,968 annually. Responsibilities include working with vulnerable adults, undertaking statutory duties, and managing a caseload. Candidates must have post-qualification experience in the UK Social Care sector and be SWE registered. The role allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Your own personal consultant

Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide

DBS and Compliance Service

Quick and Easy Registration Process

Access to CPD

Qualifications

• 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry is required.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with partners.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health.
• Undertake statutory duties as per relevant legislation.
• Carrying a caseload of service users.

Skills

Post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry

Knowledge of the Care Act (2014)

Ability to undertake statutory duties

Safeguarding Adults

Effective communication skills

Education

SWE Registration

Qualification as AMHP or willingness to train

Job description

Overview

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority who are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health team based in Kingston (Hybrid). The Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health vacancy will be on a permanent basis paying GBP42,060 - GBP46,968 P/Annum.

Responsibilities

• Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health
• To undertake statutory duties related to the care of adults and of their carers as defined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983
• To keep up-to-date with developments, products and information relating to the service and the rest of the council to ensure that appropriate and timely information is given to customers.
• To ensure proportionate risk assessments for both the customer and the carer associated with any support plan have been carried out.
• To undertake reviews of customers with long term needs as required and within statutory timelines and carry out reassessments as required
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners (both internal and external) to ensure that the team can deliver a co-ordinated, timely and appropriate service to the customer
• Care management
• Report writing and assessment
• Carrying a caseload of service users
• Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act
• Safeguarding Adults
• Self-directed support/personal budgets

Experience Essential

• Post qualifying experience of working within a Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health position within the UK Social Care industry.
• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and other relevant legislation
• Either be a qualified AMHP or be willing to train as an Approved Mental Health professional.

Minimum Requirements

• SWE Registration
• 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD

To discuss this Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health vacancy, or any similar roles we have available in Kingston, please contact Dan Mulvey or email your updated CV today!

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health team

Location: Kingston

Salary: GBP42,060 - GBP46,968 P/Annum