Mental Health jobs in United Kingdom

Social worker with Mental health experience required for care coordination – AMHP desirable. Base will be Newtown, 3 days per week but will consider compressed hours into 2 days. Flexible working available. Approx £35ph excluding agency fees, negotiable dependent on experience and AMHP qualification.

1. To ensure the needs of people with mental health and their carers are assessed holistically, support negotiated, monitored and reviewed within the first six weeks.
2. Maintaining own allocated caseload.
3. To assess risks to people with mental health issues and others in a way that promotes independence of service users and their carers ensuring the necessary safeguards are in place.
4. To make recommendations about allocating scarce resources.
5. To ensure equal opportunity and respect for diversity and difference is promoted.
6. To ensure social inclusion of isolated and vulnerable people is promoted.
7. Abuse of vulnerable adults is investigated.
8. To work collaboratively with other agencies.
9. Accountable for actions through effective, accurate recording of decisions in line with policy and legislation.
10. Safeguarding the welfare of a vulnerable person at immediate risk of harm.
11. Engaging in direct work with people with mental health issues and carers to carry out assessments.
12. Seeking to enhance their problem-solving capacities to support maximum independence and choice.
13. Considering options to best meet assessed needs and assist in making informed decisions.
14. Undertaking the role of an AMHP.
15. Conducting Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interests decisions alongside advocates where appropriate.
16. Adopting a creative and holistic approach whilst exploring options.
17. Maximising financial and material resources available to service users from all sources.
18. Completing assessment documentation in accordance with statutory guidance, legislation, and departmental procedures.
19. Preparing court and other reports as required.

• At least 12 months post-qualifying experience working with people with mental health issues and their carers.
• Experience in undertaking assessments of need and managing risks.
• Experience of complex casework.
• Experience in care management across health and social care settings.

• Understanding of mental health needs and carers' needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Knowledge of current legislation, guidance, and best practices.
• Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act.

• Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent.
• AMHP qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Registration as a Social Worker with CCW/CQC.

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage caseloads.
• Ability to build partnerships.
• Ability to manage crises and challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of principles of social care legislation.