Directorate: Adult Social Care & All Age Commissioning
Section: Mental Health Team
Grade: Level 10
Salary: £37,938 - £40,476
Hours: 37
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker within the Mental Health Team.
As a Social Worker, you will receive and manage incoming referrals, undertake a range of assessments and reviews whilst ensuring a need-led approach, focusing on community assets in partnership with individuals, carers, and other professionals. Where applicable, arrange appropriate support packages that address the eligible social care and Section 117 needs identified.
Responsibilities will routinely include:
1. Social Care assessments for adults and carers
2. Reviews
3. Care and support planning
4. Capacity assessments
5. Section 21a court work
6. Continuing health care decision support tools
This will require accurately maintaining client records and ensuring that these records are logged correctly onto the department's IT system, along with strong report writing and communication skills.
You will also be supported with regular supervision and performance management sessions.
Along with a relevant qualification, you should have relevant knowledge and experience in Adult Social Care, either in a formal or informal capacity, and be able to fully meet the requirements of the post and cover the whole geographic area of the City either by possession of a current and valid driving licence or by access to public or other transport.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy, their application will receive priority. If this happens, you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
To Apply - please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.
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