Adults – Social Worker Mental Health (Grade 11)

Job Description

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: Newtown The Park Council Offices, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week: 22.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £33.60

Social Worker Mental Health required for 22 hours per week. Based in North Powys, flexible working available. AMHP desirable. Pay rate approx £35 per hour – negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

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.

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.
• Registration as Social Worker with CCW/CQC

Other requirements:
• Current driving licence or ability to travel extensively around the county.