Devon - Social worker - Adults Community Team

Eden Brown Synergy; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,705 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated service

Free DBS check

CV review

Interview advice

Competitive pay

Post-placement meetings

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting a Social Worker for the Adults Community Mental Health Team in Devon, Exeter. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid home working and monthly in-person supervision in DCC buildings or health facilities. Competitive rates up to £35 per hour for experienced candidates.

Key responsibilities include Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity assessments, Best Interests outcomes, DoLS, CHC checklists and DSTs, in a strengths-based, least restrictive practice setting.

Qualifications

• You will be Social Work England registered.
• Driver with access to own car is preferred.
• Able to reside and work in the UK.
• Experience in adults community mental health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in the community with adults 18+, and some transitions from Children’s services.
• Contribute to the Specialist Placement Team using a strengths-based approach.
• Undertake Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments, Best Interests outcomes, DoLS, CHC checklists and DSTs.

Skills

Community social work

Care Act Assessments

Mental Capacity

Best Interests

Education

Social Work England registration

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Social Worker required for work within the Adults Community Mental Health Team in the Devon area. This post will be based in Exeter, which has good transport links to the M5 and A38. Close to the coast and in an area of outstanding national beauty. 37 hours a week with rates up to £31-35ph for experienced candidates.

Location

Home working, with Monthly attendance in person to supervision and team meetings there is the opportunity to work from DCC buildings and some health facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Working in the community with adults aged 18yrs and over, however we do start to work with those transitioning to adulthood from Childrens services at the age of 17 years onwards, with Childrens services retaining responsibility until the person turns 18 years of age.

The role of experienced social worker in the County wide Specialist Placement Team includes

Working in the community with adults aged 18yrs and over, however we do start to work with those transitioning to adulthood from Childrens services at the age of 17 years onwards, with Childrens services retaining responsibility until the person turns 18 years of age.

The successful applicant should be able to undertake Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity assessments & Best Interest outcomes. Complete Community DOLs assessments, must be experienced with CHC checklists and DSTs. Experienced social worker with a good track record to be able to operate from a Strengths Based perspective, demonstrating Least Restrictive Practice. Support the team particularly our Social Care Assessors. Effectively prioritising their day to day case management activities. Confident in working with professional partners across statutory and voluntary sectors, in an MDT approach.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK.

Benefits

• Dedicated personal and professional service.
• Free DBS check.
• CV review service.
• Interview advice.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Post-placement follow up meetings.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.