Social Worker - Mental Health

Powys County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,500; Full time

Job summary

Powys County Council is seeking a Social Worker – Mental Health to support people with complex mental health needs and their carers across Powys. You will assess, manage risks, safeguard, plan care and work with health professionals and other agencies to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will maintain accurate case records, undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and AMHP duties where appropriate, and collaborate with individuals, carers and services to provide joined‑up support.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.
• Strong assessment, risk management and safeguarding skills.
• Ability to manage crises, conflict and challenging situations effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with individuals, carers, professionals and other agencies

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage the complex needs and risks of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Manage an allocated caseload, completing assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviews.
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and help protect vulnerable adults from harm.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, carers, health professionals and other agencies to provide joined-up support.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interests decisions and AMHP duties, where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case records and professional reports, while promoting independence, choice, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Caseload management

Assessment & risk

Safeguarding

Partnership work

Job description

You will receive an honorarium of £3000 per year, paid monthly for the AMHP work you undertake

About the role

The Social Worker – Mental Health role supports people with complex mental health needs and their carers across Powys. Responsibilities include assessment, risk management, safeguarding, care planning, Mental Capacity Act work and managing a caseload. The post involves close partnership working with health professionals and other agencies, promoting independence and wellbeing.

About you

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.
• Strong assessment, risk management and safeguarding skills.
• Ability to manage crises, conflict and challenging situations effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with individuals, carers, professionals and other agencies

What you will do

• Assess and manage the complex needs and risks of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Manage an allocated caseload, completing assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviews.
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and help protect vulnerable adults from harm.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, carers, health professionals and other agencies to provide joined-up support.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interests decisions and AMHP duties, where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case records and professional reports, while promoting independence, choice, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Contact details: For a more informal discussion, please contact Mark Bond - Team Manager Mental Health

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check