Mental Health Social Worker/ AMHP Older People's Team

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON as a Mental Health Social Worker in the Older People's Team. Contribute your passion and ideas to support seniors in living independently and enhancing their quality of life through tailored care and support.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental and physical wellbeing.
• Ability to develop personalized Care and Support Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in maintaining their independence.
• Connect individuals socially within their communities.
• Facilitate care at home through various adjustments.

Skills

Knowledge of physiological changes associated with aging

Understanding of various mental illnesses

Job description

Mental Health Social Worker/AMHP Older People's Team

We’re a borough on the rise, with big plans for the future, and we want you to join us.

Bring your ideas, passion, and energy to help us put Merton on the map.

You will work in a supportive team with knowledgeable managers, receiving recognition and rewards for your efforts.

Your role will be to support people in living well in Merton, maintaining their independence, staying at home, and improving their safety and quality of life.

This support may include connecting people socially within their communities, making physical adjustments such as installing handrails, or facilitating care at home.

You are empowered to help individuals make informed decisions about their care.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of the physiological changes associated with aging and their impact on mental and physical wellbeing, which will inform their practice. Additionally, there will be opportunities to utilize understanding of various mental illnesses to develop personalized Care and Support Plans centered on individual needs.