Summary: Mental Health Social Worker required to work with individuals with severe mental illness, providing social care perspective and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
We are seeking a qualified Mental Health Social Worker to join our Integrated Mental Health Service at Wokingham Borough Council. The successful candidate will work with individuals with severe mental illness, providing a social care perspective and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
The role involves working with individuals with complex mental health needs, providing advice and signposting to VCS organisations, promoting wellbeing, and carrying out Care Act assessments and S117 MHA assessments. The successful candidate will also be responsible for undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries and carrying out mental capacity assessments.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of adult Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and Human Rights legislation. They will also have a full driving license and own transport. Experience in working with adults with severe mental illness is desirable.
The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with health colleagues and colleagues in Adult Social Care. We offer competitive terms and conditions, including 30 days of annual leave per year, or 35 days for those with 5 years of local government service. We also offer the LG pension scheme, shared cost AVC, Civil Service Social Club membership, and Viv Up benefits.
Key responsibilities:
* Working with individuals with severe mental illness, providing a social care perspective
* Providing advice and signposting to VCS organisations
* Promoting wellbeing
* Carrying out Care Act assessments and S117 MHA assessments
* Undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries
* Carrying out mental capacity assessments
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* Collaborative working environment
* Supportive team
About Wokingham Borough Council:
Wokingham Borough Council is a local authority that provides a range of services to the community. We are committed to providing high-quality services and improving the lives of our residents. Our council is made up of a diverse range of people, and we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.