Adults - Social Worker - Mental Health

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

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Adult's Mental Health team based in Kingston. This permanent role offers a salary between £42,060 and £46,968 per annum. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable adults and knowledge of relevant legislation. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing a caseload, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties.

Benefits

Personal consultant

Access to nationwide Social Care jobs

DBS and Compliance Service

Quick and Easy Registration Process

Access to CPD

Qualifications

• Must have post-qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014 is essential.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults with mental health issues is required.

Responsibilities

• Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health.
• Carry out statutory duties as per Care Act 2014.
• Conduct risk assessments for support plans.
• Develop effective working relationships with partners.
• Manage a caseload of clients.

Skills

Post qualifying experience in Adult's Mental Health

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Ability to carry a caseload

Effective communication skills

Ability to work within Mental Health Act

Education

SWE Registration

Qualified 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 - Adult's Mental Health team based in Kingston (Hybrid). The Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health vacancy will be on a permanent basis paying £42,060 - £46,968 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 and Qualifications

• Post qualifying experience of working within a Qualified Social Worker - Adult's 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

• 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:£42,060 - £46,968 P/Annum