Description
We are seeking to recruit a ASYE Social Worker Band 5 to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS) in Watford, Southwest Hertfordshire.
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 actively address adversity and will support adults at risk of social inclusion and assist adults accessing support to deal with a range of adverse circumstances.
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.
All entry level social workers joining the Trust will be expected to participate in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.
The salary for this role is £33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum, pro rata (5% HCAS Included).
Responsibilities:
- To be a champion of social care with an understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.
- To undertake assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities.
- To offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice.
- To ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users.
- To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe.
- To comply with both child and adult safeguarding practice in line with current policy.
Requirements:
- An appropriate professional social work qualification (e.g. DipSW).
- Education to degree level.
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Knowledge of legislation, theory and policy in relation to relevant care group.
- Experience of undertaking assessments, focused as personalisation, choice and control, and care planning.
- Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to manage highly sensitive information.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development