Main Duties & Responsibilities Provide for the social care needs of service users. The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing recovery. - Carry out a range of social work responsibilities within framework of NHS and Community Care Act. - Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures. - Visit families for information gathering and to offer support and provide carers assessments where needed. To understand respect and work within protected characteristics of Equalities Act 2010 - To attend MDT ward meetings, reviews, admission and discharge care planning. - To provide professional Social Work support and advice to ward staff and other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team - Bring knowledge of social care issues to the MDT Provide specialist advice to the team through knowledge of MHA, MCA and on Safeguarding. - Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions with other members of the team Write reports and give evidence to MHT. Undertake audits as necessary / directed. To communicate complex assessment information care and support planning and risk factors, to service users, carers, professionals, and the MDT as appropriate and in line with Information Governance. Communicate sensitive issues in a skilled and appropriate manner and address any barriers to participation and understanding. Communicate and articulate a wide range of information clearly, often in emotive or distressing situations. - To contribute constructive suggestions as to how the service can be improved in own area of work, initiating projects and implementing and evaluating progress, seeking support embed quality in areas beyond own role. To be an active participant in supervision, and in utilising reflective practice when learning to develop professional resilience and leadership skills in situations characterised by high levels of social and interpersonal challenges. Contribute to and participate in skills training, mentoring, supervision and reflective practise for other staff including qualified social workers and nursing students Participate in the development and delivery of learning and educational materials for other staff, both on the unit and across the Trust, i.e. though the Health and Wellbeing College The post holder will be able to form therapeutic, meaningful relationships with patients and ensure they are actively involved in both the planning and delivery of their care within a secure environment. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process