Qualified Social Worker – Community CMHT, Dorset (Locum)

Tripod Partners; Dorchester; Presencial; GBP 44.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Tripod Partners is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a Community Mental Health Team in Dorset. The role is a locum/agency position paying £32-£35 per hour, full-time 37 hours per week, working with adults with complex mental health needs across Dorset.

You'll carry out Care Act duties, assessments, and reviews, operate within a multidisciplinary team, and undertake community and home visits, with a focus on person-centred care and safeguarding.

Formación

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in Community Mental Health or CMHT services.
• Knowledge of Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience handling complex cases, safeguarding and risk.
• Excellent assessment, report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to undertake community and home visits.
• Professional, person-centred approach to supporting adults with complex needs.

Responsabilidades

• Complete strengths-based assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Support safe hospital discharges and prevent unnecessary admissions.
• Develop and review person-centred care and support plans.
• Collaborate with NHS and community services.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions.
• Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Promote independence and enable service users to achieve best outcomes.

Conocimientos

Assessment skills

Care Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Report-writing

Communication skills

Community visits

Educación

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Descripción del empleo

Tripod Partners is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a Community Mental Health Team in Dorset. The role is a locum/agency position paying £32-£35 per hour, full-time 37 hours per week, working with adults with complex mental health needs across Dorset.

You'll carry out Care Act duties, assessments, and reviews, operate within a multidisciplinary team, and undertake community and home visits, with a focus on person-centred care and safeguarding.