Mental health social worker

Vale of Glamorgan; Barry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check: Enhanced adults

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan is seeking a qualified professional to join the Vale Locality Mental Health Team at Barry Hospital. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) and involves working with citizens experiencing severe mental health issues to support recovery and independence.

If eligible as an Approved Mental Health Professional under the Mental Health Act, you will also help the Local Authority discharge statutory duties. DBS clearance is Enhanced for adults.

Qualifications

• Qualified AMHP under the Mental Health Act would assist the Local Authority in discharging statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and formulate and review integrated care and support plans that promote independence and resilience in mental health.
• Work within a multidisciplinary community mental health team to support citizens’ recovery journey.

Job description

About the role

Pay Details: Gradd 8/9 ,SPC 26-35 £38,510- £47,665 Pro Rata £19.96 - £24.71 Per Hour

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37

Main Place of Work: Barry Hospital , Permanent

Description: Within the Vale Locality Mental Health Team, the successful candidate will be working with citizens who experience severe and enduring mental health difficulties and who require services from secondary mental health services under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure in the Vale of Glamorgan. They will work closely with health colleagues in contributing to the provision of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team to assist the citizen in their recovery journey. They will be expected to undertake assessments and formulate and review integrated care and support plans that promote the independence of citizens and their resilience in managing their mental health difficulties and their impact on their life.

If the candidate is qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional under the Mental Health Act, they will also be expected to assist the Local Authority in discharging its statutory duties under said Act.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced adults.

For Further Information, contact: Noel Martinez-Walsh. Social work manager. 01446 454300

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.