Social Worker

My Social Work News; Walsall; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Mental Health Team in Walsall as a Social Worker, where you will conduct assessments and provide essential aftercare. Enjoy competitive pay and flexible locum work while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Locum flexibility

Competitive pay

Valuable experience

Professional support

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health legislation and assessments.
• Ability to work with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Conduct s9 assessments and facilitate s27 reviews.
• Provide s117 aftercare and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Care Act duties

s9 assessments

s27 reviews

s117 aftercare

MCA 2005

MHA 83/07

Equality Act 2010

Job description

Social Worker – Mental Health Team – Walsall – £29.99 hourly

Are you looking for a rewarding and ongoing locum opportunity within the Mental Health Team in Walsall? Look no further! A Social Worker role has opened up offering a competitive rate of £29.99 per hour on an umbrella basis, working full-time. This exciting vacancy is ideal for those with experience in undertaking Care Act duties, s9 assessments, s27 reviews, providing s117 aftercare, and working in line with MCA 2005, MHA 83/07, and Equality Act 2010 legislation. Step into a dynamic and supportive team environment where your expertise will make a meaningful contribution to adult mental health services.

Perks and benefits:
In addition to offering you the flexibility of locum work, we’ve got some fantastic perks to make this opportunity even more worthwhile for you:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy greater control over your schedule, allowing you to work when it suits you best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive pay: Maximise your earnings and benefit from a highly competitive hourly rate.
• Valuable experience: Working within a Mental Health Team is a brilliant opportunity to strengthen your professional skills and develop your CV.
• Professional support: Receive dedicated assistance from experienced consultants to help with paperwork, placements, and general advice.

What you will do:
As a Social Worker within the Mental Health Team, your main responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough s9 assessments under the Care Act.
• Facilitating s27 reviews to ensure the ongoing safety and well-being of service users.
• Providing essential s117 aftercare to service users transitioning from mental health services.
• Working closely with vulnerable adults to ensure compliance with MCA 2005, MHA 83/07, and Equality Act 2010 frameworks.
• Developing robust care plans and utilising strengths-based and person-centred approaches.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and external agencies to deliver the best outcomes.
• Keeping detailed records and preparing reports for relevant stakeholders.

Why Walsall?
Walsall is a hidden gem in the West Midlands, offering a fantastic blend of culture, history, and community spirit. With its affordable cost of living, excellent transport links, and access to green spaces like Walsall Arboretum, it’s a terrific place to work and live. Join our team here in Walsall, where you can enhance your career while enjoying everything this vibrant town has to offer!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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