Social Worker Mental Health (Grade 11)

Job Description

Job Title : Adults – Social Worker Mental Health (Grade 11)
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Newtown Ladywell House, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:45
Salary: £33.60

Applications from practicing AMHPs only. Covering North Powys.

Main Purpose of Post:

To assess and manage the complex needs of people with a mental health issue and their carers to ensure their health, wellbeing and promote social inclusion.
To liaise with professionals to ensure seamless care pathways which safeguard and promote independence.
To promote joint working which supports the person centred outcomes to be delivered for people with a mental health issue.
To undertake safeguarding investigations as required.
To assist the Local Authority to meet their statutory obligations under Mental Health Measure and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and others.
Undertake the role of an AMHP to deliver on the Local Authorities statutory requirements within the MHA 1983.

Principal Responsibilities:

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 a 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 are made.

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.

1 Safeguarding the welfare of a vulnerable person at immediate risk of harm.

1 Engaging in direct work with people with mental health issues and carer/s to carry out assessment for people with mental health.

1 In working with people with mental health issues and carers, social workers seek to enhance their problem solving capacities in a way that support maximum independence and choice.

1 Considering with people with mental health issues and their carers options to best meet assessed eligible needs and assist in making informed decisions.

1 Undertaking the role of an AMHP

Experience

⦁ 12 months post qualifying experience of working with people with mental health issues and their carers

⦁ Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

⦁ Experience of complex casework

⦁ Experience of care management across the range of health and social care settings

Knowledge

⦁ Understanding of an individuals mental health needs and their carers needs.

⦁ Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting people with mental health needs and their carers

⦁ Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

⦁ Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications & Training

⦁ Appropriate social work qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

⦁ AMHP or willingness to undertake training at the first opportunity following appointment to post.

Skills

⦁ Good communication skills, written and verbal.

⦁ Good IT skills.

⦁ Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

⦁ Ability to build and maintain partnerships

⦁ Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

⦁ Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

⦁ Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

⦁ Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.