Social Worker

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Professional supervision

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a Mental Health Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care Mental Health Team at Daisyfield Mill in Blackburn. You will assess under Care Act 2014 and contribute to safeguarding and support planning in a co-located, multidisciplinary setting.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with a supportive training programme and opportunities to work with AMHPs/BIAs. A clean driving licence and car are desirable.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest and passion for strengths-based practice.
• Relevant mental health and social care experience.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team.
• AMHP/BIA skills or eligibility is desirable.
• Clean driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Undertake social care assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Conduct Section 42 enquiries and Mental Capacity Act assessments.
• Collaborate within a co-located, multidisciplinary team to achieve best outcomes.
• Manage a realistic caseload with prioritisation based on need and risk.

Skills

Social work experience

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

AMHP/BIAs background

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Grade G-H, SCP 24-33, £36,581 to £45,529 per annum + additional AMHP market supplement if AMHP qualified (£2,000 per year).

Terms and Conditions: Full time, 37 hours per week

Department: Adults & Health

Interview Date: TBC

Blackburn with Darwen have an exciting opportunity for a mental health social workers based within the Adult Social Care Mental Health Team at Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL. You will be part of a co-located team working with people with severe and enduring mental health conditions in the Blackburn with Darwen area.

The role involves undertaking social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, as well as Section 42 enquiries and assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be expected to have a basic understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983, with opportunities to develop your learning through a generous training programme.

It Is a demanding job within a busy service, no two days are the same but we’ve got a really supportive team and strong multidisciplinary working practices in place.

What do we need from you?

• Genuine interest and passion in working with people from a strengths based approach with a willingness to support people’s independence, resilience and ability to make informed choices for themselves about their mental health and well-being.
• Relevant mental health and social care experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring the best outcomes for residents of Blackburn with Darwen.
• We are keen to attract AMHPs and BIAs and recognise the specialist skills, expertise and legal knowledge you bring to the team.
• You will have experience of working with people of varying care & support needs and be able to implement the Care Act 2014; completing high quality assessments and care and support plans.
• You will manage a realistic caseload using job planning and be able to prioritise your work dependent on need and risk and at all times be flexible and responsive to the people you support and your colleagues.
• You will need to be registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England (or be close to if a final year social work student).
• You will also need a clean driving licence and access to a car.

Through the direct actions of social care staff, our objective is to ensure Blackburn with Darwen citizens requiring services and support receive the following outcomes for themselves wherever possible:

• To live a healthy, safe life and to be in control of their care needs.
• To be an active member of their community.
• To live in their own home, which they manage.
• To have their own money and to choose how to spend it.

In return we will provide you with:

• Professional and timely supervision.
• Peer support from a well-established and experienced team.
• Focus on well-being.
• Opportunity to embrace new technologies and work outside of the box.
• Hybrid Working.
• Being proud to work in a top performing Local Authority.

Salary will be negotiable based on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 27th September. Interviews TBC.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please ask to speak to Lisa Ireland (Service Manager); Elliot Skorupa (Team Manager) or Abu Kholwadia (Team Manager) and we will be very happy to answer any questions you may have. Tel [phone].

We have recently been through a period of restructure and change and sought feedback from our staff who described the team as welcoming, friendly, diverse, supportive, respectful and happy. Staff told us that the team is a really good place to work, where they enjoyed their role, with supportive colleagues and great managers.