Social Worker - Mental Health Team - Worcestershire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Experienced Social Worker for a permanent role in the Mental Health Team in Worcestershire. The position offers a salary of up to £39,186 per annum. Candidates will work with adults using a strength-based approach and must possess a social work qualification and registration with the relevant council. Responsibilities include collaborating with professionals and maintaining accurate records. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• This post requires registration with Social Care England.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults requiring intensive support.
• Engage other professionals for a multi-agency approach.
• Maintain accurate records in line with policy.

Skills

Strength-based approach

Building relationships

Assessment and support planning

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an Experienced Social Worker within the Mental Health Team to work full-time based in Parkside, Worcestershire.

The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £39,186 per annum.

Responsibilities:

• Work with adults, using a strength-based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
• Work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
• The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
• Represent the service, adults and carers’ views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
• Build excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to signpost when appropriate.
• Gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make.
• Identify any potential deprivation of liberty and ensure the least restrictive means of care provision prior to instigating legal proceedings.
• Undertake duty responsibilities in line with the requirements of the team.
• Maintain accurate records in-line with the Adult Services’ Recording Policy.
• Prepare and participate in reflective practice and supervision.
• Meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
• Undertake other such duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
• Through meaningful conversations, you will carry out and review assessments and support plan for adults and their carers to build a good life within their community.

Requirements:

• A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• This post requires registration with the relevant health professional council/governing body (Social Care England).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity.