Social Worker - DGA12142

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Castle Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity with Dumfries and Galloway Council as a full-time Social Worker in the Mental Health Social Work Team. The role involves assessments and care management, offering a supportive environment with hybrid working options and a great benefits package for employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Adult Services preferred but not essential.
• Current driving licence required.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation desired.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and manage care plans.
• Work with partner agencies for mental health service users.
• Participation in team duty rota and supervise private guardians.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Self-Directed Support knowledge

Assessment of need and risk

Education

DipSW/CQSW/CSS or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Social Worker (16/953)

Castle Douglas / Dumfries (base negotiable)

£41,238 - £44,223

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time social worker in the Mental Health Social Work Team. The post offers opportunities to contribute to service delivery and development within Adult Services on a single and multi-agency/disciplinary basis. The team and this role operate on a region wide basis across all of Dumfries and Galloway, the successful candidate will be predominantly based in Stewartry. There is hybrid and flexible working options available to the successful candidate, with the main office base being a multidisciplinary setting at Gardenhill in Castle Douglas.

The successful candidate will hold a DipSW/CQSW/CSS qualification or equivalent. The successful candidate will work in a busy and dynamic Adult Team working with those from 16 years of age and beyond with severe and enduring mental illness. Experience of working in Adult Services would be advantageous but not essential.

In the role, you will be expected to carry out a range of assessments and care management tasks including:

• Undertaking self-directed support, outcome focused assessments, risk assessments and management plans with Adults
• Working closely with mental health partner agencies to promote discharge and recovery for mental health service user experiencing inpatient care.
• Participation in the team daytime duty rota
• Acting as a guardianship supervisor on behalf of the Chief Social Work Officer
• Supervising private guardians
• Supporting the facilitation of Adult's with Incapacity Case Conferences

A good working knowledge of Self-Directed Support is desired, as well as awareness of relevant legislation in particular the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, IT skills, be able to work under your own initiative while also valuing and contributing to a dynamic team culture. You should have a good ability to complete assessments of need and risk and be able to prepare plans that flow from these within time frameworks. In the role you will receive good support, regular supervision, and opportunities for development.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post and you will be expected to use Dumfries and Galloway Pool cars for any travelling required. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Sharon Culross, Team Manager, on 07557755722.