Mental Health Social Worker

Archer Resourcing; Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care seeks a Senior Social Worker to offer leadership and support to community teams. The role includes guiding staff, advocating for clients, and contributing to quality improvement. A degree in social work and registration with Social Work England are essential for this position.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England required.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months needed.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if current one is not held.

Responsibilities

• Review practices and processes to develop guidance for frontline staff.
• Provide leadership and support to social workers in community teams.
• Advocate for individuals on wards and promote quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking a review of practices and processes and developing practice guidance and tools to support frontline staff.
• Working as a senior and autonomous social worker responsible for own professional actions and the staff they support within their area of specialism.
• Providing support to social workers in the community teams that critically analyze, support, and challenge social workers with a view to quality improvement and professional development.
• Providing social work leadership; promoting the social perspective within an inpatient setting and ensuring a focus on recovery and advocating for individuals on wards.
• Supporting colleagues with complex matters resulting from interactions between the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
• Providing advice and guidance on complex social care and housing-related matters pertaining to individuals on the wards.
• Working alongside inpatient managers across the NHS trust to identify new admissions and provide updates on discharge progress.
• Playing a lead role in a particular aspect of the team's work in line with local needs.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast-tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and with excellent relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due to the high demand for CVs received, we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus if you know of anyone who may be interested.