Qualified Social Worker - Adults Mental Health Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackerman Pierce Ltd supports a local authority in recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for the Adult's Mental Health team in Kingston. The role involves working with vulnerable adults, managing care assessments, and ensuring statutory compliance, offering a salary between £40,755 and £45,510 per annum.

Benefits

Personal consultant

Access to various Social Care jobs nationwide

DBS and Compliance Service

Quick and Easy Registration Process

Access to CPD

Qualifications

• Post qualifying experience as a qualified Social Worker in mental health.
• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Experience with safeguarding adults and care management.

Responsibilities

• Working with vulnerable adults and undertaking statutory duties.
• Carrying out risk assessments and managing a caseload of service users.
• Liaising with professional bodies and ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Statutory Knowledge

Education

SWE Registration

Job description

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 40,755 - 45,510 P/Annum

Responsibilities include:

• 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 Essential:

• 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 of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• 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: 40,755 - 45,510 P/Annum