Description
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker/CPN, at Band 6 to work via a Bank Contract, based in Watford for our Community Adult Mental Health Team.
As a Social Worker, you will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality social care services to adults of all ages experiencing mental ill-health.
The core functions of the role will be to provide assessment, care planning and coordination of care from a social perspective to adults accessing the service.
You will deliver recovery-focused care and support to service users and their carers that is focused on the principles of choice, control, and independence, as well as ensuring safety.
You will act as a champion of social care and safeguarding in your locality.
Main duties of the job
- You will actively address adversity and will support adults at risk of social exclusion and assist adults accessing support to deal with a range of adverse circumstances.
- You will actively champion equality and diversity and be expected to challenge discrimination in all its forms as part of your role.
- You will hold a caseload which may comprise of adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and social care needs.
- You will ensure that you maintain constant reflection and development of your practice and will ensure your continuing professional development in line with the standards set out by the professional regulator, Social Work England.
- You will be expected to work in partnership with service users and carers, so that they can feel empowered, and services can be improved because of feedback of their experiences.
Job responsibilities
- If you are not already an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will be prepared to undertake the training required to undertake the AMHP role as your career progresses.
- If you are already an AMHP, you will contribute to the Trusts countywide AMHP rota.
- Be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.
- Take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquiries and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities.
- Offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Registration with Social Work England
- Education to degree level
- Relevant post-qualifying training for social workers
- Training and experience in Safeguarding
Desirable
- Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interests Assessment Training
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
- Experience of undertaking assessments, focused as personalisation, choice and control, and care planning
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and ability to work collaboratively
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to visit and attend meetings at a variety of locations and environments
- Car driver