Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Network Team and assisting in their search for a locum Social Worker.
Key details of the position:
* Job Title: Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience)
* Location: Derby
* Duration: 3 months ongoing
* Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
* Start Date: January 2025
* Rate of pay: £33 - 35ph (Umbrella)
Job Responsibilities:
1. Conduct or support individual assessments or facilitate and promote self-assessments using appropriate tools and techniques to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, cost-effective, and appropriate options for the individual.
2. Based on structured assessments and in line with an enablement and strengths-based approach, plan and set up appropriate personalised and outcome-led care and support plans that maximise long-term independence and choice while minimising ongoing support and whole life cost of care for that person.
3. Conduct risk assessments with adults and carers, in line with eligibility criteria and Mental Capacity legislation.
4. Conduct Mental Capacity Act assessments in line with statutory guidance, ensuring adults have the opportunity to demonstrate capacity wherever possible.
5. Manage an allocated caseload in compliance with statutory requirements, Council policy, professional best practice, and with regard for individual choice.
6. Liaise with, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with other local services, specialist teams, ICB and Hospital Trusts, and the voluntary and community sector relevant to the needs of the adult to deliver a holistic and seamless service.
7. Value and encourage the contribution of adults and their advocates, relatives, carers, and support workers where appropriate, to ensure engagement in the assessment, support, and review process.
8. Maintain a thorough understanding of available local provision and make appropriate recommendations and action referrals to other specialist teams and providers.
9. Promote the use of direct payments where appropriate, understand the role of financial assessments, and provide information and guidance to support individuals in exercising choice based on assessed risk and expected outcomes.
Requirements and qualifications required for this role:
* Current and valid registration with the SWE
* Proven experience within a Social Working role
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
* Car driver to travel across multiple sites
* Fully on site and hybrid/remote working to be discussed during the interview (team can offer up to 3 days remote)
How to apply:
If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Faieq on (phone number removed). You could also send your CV to (url removed).
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