Senior Social Worker

We are looking for a Locum Senior Social Worker to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Brize Norton DCMH, in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday (37 hours)

The successful applicant will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and their families.

Pay Rate:

PAYE – £27.95 per hour

Umbrella - £32.14 per hour

Job Description:

• To provide effective Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) in support of a designated Department of Community Mental Health, Defence Mental Health Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services
• Contribute to the development of service delivery, suggesting developmental initiatives in support of observations.
• Manage patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead.
• Support the management of the DCMH by providing direct delivery advice for MHSW to the DCMH manager (single post locations) or the MHSW Regional Lead (dual post locations). - Provide SME knowledge and guidance for Health & Social Care and Safeguarding Lead for the mental health team.
• Undertake such additional clinical/management tasks as may be appropriate to the grade and the role agreed in discussion with their line manager / HoS.

Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:

• Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work professional. Be registered with the SWE, SSSC, CCW or NISCC
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) Certificate of qualification in Social Work (CQSW)
• An understanding and working knowledge of all social care legislation – Mental health Act (MHA) (83), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (05) inc deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs)(LPS), Care Act 14, ECHR (98) , Adult and Children safeguarding Policies.
• Must be an experienced Mental Health Social Worker with post qualifying experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of working with clients with a range of complex mental health difficulties.
• A thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorders and treatment options including the recovery model.
• Caseload management experience in a multi professional setting A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (83) and subsequent amendments.
• An understanding and working knowledge of all relevant legislation – MCA (05), including DOLs / LPSy, Care Act 14, ECHR (98) and Safeguarding. Safeguarding Level 3 and willing to train as level 4 as required / or that of the devolved Nations.
• Must hold a full driving licence.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.