Mental Health Practitioner jobs in United Kingdom

Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable adults with Learning Disability & Autism, supporting citizens to lead independent, safe, and dignified lives? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Join us and be part of a team that truly values your contribution to transforming lives in our community. This is an exciting time to join Sandwell's Council's Adult Social Care Service. As an Advance Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to oversee day-to-day operations within the team. We provide a high-quality service in relation to all aspects of the assessment and care management process.

• Assist the Social Care Team Manager with providing professional supervision to other team members.
• Undertake prioritisation of enquiries from our customers and ensure a timely and proportionate response to requests for Care Act Assessments.
• Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and related legislative frameworks.
• Supervise staff on a day-to-day basis, work in partnership with NHS and other professionals, ensuring that you have a strong customer focus, and deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes wellbeing to local people in their local communities.
• Enable people to live independently for longer by supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence and prevent the need or delays in deterioration wherever possible. Focus on the customer"s outcomes and contribute to the strategic outcomes of Sandwell MBC and partner organisations.
• To have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to your service area, including safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable adults. Knowledge of information sharing and data protection in line with legislation.
• Be responsible for the overall management of a service area, including practice, standards, quality and performance.
• Undertake specific duties and responsibilities determined by the line manager and senior managers to enable the team to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Work with the line manager to ensure effective functioning of the team in all operational matters.
• Act as day-to-day budget holder for an allocated and devolved budget, ensuring services are delivered within resources.
• Promote partnership working and integration within and outside of the council; supervise staff and, where applicable, students.
• Deputise for the Team Manager.

• Experience as a Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, with experience in a busy Learning Disability & Autism Team.
• Experience of partnership working, supervising staff or students, strong organisation, ability to work under pressure, and attention to detail.
• Motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS and CHC.
• Possess a Social Work Qualification (DipSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent), along with Social Work England Registration.

• Family-friendly policies.
• A range of benefits, including membership of the West Midlands Pension Fund, discounted gym membership and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus the option to purchase additional days (subject to terms and conditions).
• Promotion of training and development opportunities to all employees to help them progress and gain new skills.
• A genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for staff and customers - we aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme discounts on retail, gyms, cinema, and more; a strong focus on health and wellbeing to support you inside and outside of work.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and membership in the local government pension scheme.
• Confidential free counselling services to support mental health.

Recent development of the working environment has created a modern, professional space with improved technology that allows agile working. At Sandwell Council we believe in a supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration thrives. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to providing outstanding care and support to those who need it most.