Camden- Qualified Social Worker- Mental Health Team

Posted 29 March 2024
Salary Up to £32 per hour
LocationCamden
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceSWJJ-LBCAM-MH_1711692744
Contact NameJames Jackson

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Camden - Mental Health Team

Duties will include:care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users, risk assessment and management, safeguarding, holistic assessment of mental health and social care needs, conducting Care Act assessments, working with carers and wider support networks, partnership working with other statutary and voluntary organisations, liaison with inatient units, accurate record keeping and report writing. Must have experience of working with adults with psychosis and complex needs, experience of Care Act assessments and reviews, Must be organised, able to manage their time effectively and prioritise their workload, must have good interpersonal skills and be able to engage with service users with diverse backgrounds, must be able to work as part of a team with a range of professionals, Must have a good knowledge of relevant legislation, policy & procedure including Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Benefits in this role:

* Supportive team and management
* Flexible working available
* Long term contract
* Progression opportunities

Your main responsibilities include:

* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
* You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
* You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
* You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
* You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
* You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

Essential requirements:

* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* 2 years+ post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

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