Mental Health Social Worker (Without AMHP Status)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable adults and helping them lead independent, safe, and dignified lives? If so, this is the opportunity youve been waiting for! Join us and be part of a team that truly values your contribution to transforming lives in our community.

At Sandwell council we believe in a supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration thrives. Youll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to providing outstanding care and support to those who need it most. Every day brings new challengesand the chance to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brought Council Adult Social Care. We are looking to recruit full time (37 hour) Social Workers in our Community Mental Health Social Work Teams with a view to undertaking AMHP training.

This will be a very interesting and diverse role. Applicants must be conversant with the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Community DOLS/LPS in addition to other relevant legislation. Dependent on experience you will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments and support planning to meet care and support needs for working age adults with mental health needs and young adults transitioning from care. The use of pool cars are available to carry out your duties subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and licence check.

You will be provided with an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision. You will be working in a stable, friendly service with a skilled, diverse and supportive management and team.

What Youll Do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• The role will entail duty, care management, safeguarding, tribunal reports, hospital discharge, and young adults transitioning from care. You will also be required to assist AMHPs on Mental Health Act assessments as a second worker.About You

You will bring:

• Applicants must be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England.
• You will have ideally completed your ASYE, but this can be supported if not already attained.
• Dependent on experience you will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments and support planning, to meet care and support needs for working age adults with mental health needs and young adults transitioning from care.
• Car driving licence holder with the ability to travel within and outside of the borough at short notice
• Ability to work unsocial hours if the service demands
• Willingness to undertake AMHP training subject to service and university selection criteria.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a competitive and rewarding package including:

• 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.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Membership in the local government pension scheme.
• Confidential free counselling services to support your mental health.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Sarita Godhania or Rufaro Maeresera atSarita_godhania@sandwell.gov.ukRufaro_maeresera@sandwell.gov.uk.

Hours

37 hours per week

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS with Adult and Children Barring check.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to:hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visithttps://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of which six months must be in an Adult Social Care environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent
• Full Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Address

Freeth Street

Oldbury

B69 3DE

Employer's website

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)