Social Worker

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Erewash; Híbrido; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs is seeking a Social Worker for the Erewash Mental Health Social Work Team. The role involves assessing adults 16+ in the community, applying Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 to develop strengths-based care plans.

You will work with service users and their networks to promote independence, applying person-centred approaches and keeping safeguarding at the core. Hybrid working with office/home balance and ward visits as required.

Formación

• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience in safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Experience in community-based social work with 16+.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model.

Responsabilidades

• Assess clients' care needs and develop strengths-based support plans.
• Work with service users and networks to enable independent living.
• Use person-centred approaches in decision making.
• Contribute to safeguarding and risk management.

Conocimientos

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Mental Health Act knowledge

Safeguarding expertise

Decision making & risk management

Person-centred approach

AMHP (advantageous)

Educación

Qualified Social Worker

AMHP (advantageous)

Descripción del empleo

An opportunity has arisen within the Erewash Mental Health Social Work Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker.

The team works with people with mental health challenges from the age of 16 upwards within the community. You will require good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, as you will be assessing clients care needs, and working with them and their support networks to create strengths based support plans. You will need knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person centred, strengths-based approaches you will be supporting people to live as independently as possible in the community or placement setting.

A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential and confidence in decision making and risk management.

Being a qualified AMHP would be an advantage although not essential.

This is a twelve month fixed term post to cover maternity leave, ideally starting in December.

**Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the essential/desirable attributes needed to apply for this role. Applicants will need to link their experience to the criteria stated in the attachment/s in order for the management team to choose the most suitable candidates for shortlisting**

We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, and our team is currently working from home and from the office based on the needs of the service. Ward visits are required for this position.

If you require any further informal information, please contact Lindsey Harrison, Service Manager on

[e-mail]

Provisional interview date, week commencing - 3rd November 2026