This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care. We are looking to recruit full-time Mental Health Social Workers in our Community Mental Health Social Work Service, and part-time working (18.5 hours) will be considered.
Qualifications
* Qualified social worker with AMHP Status and registered with Social Work England.
* Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent Social Work England Registration.
* Full Driving Licence.
* Qualified AMHP.
Role Responsibilities
The role is primarily to undertake MHA Assessments and related work under the Mental Health Act; however, you may occasionally be required to undertake care management, safeguarding, and hospital discharge duties where service need dictates.
Experience of dealing with complex and challenging situations is required, with a high level of skill in risk assessment.
A willingness to take part in the 7-day working rota (for which enhancements will apply) is a requirement of the post, as is the ability to travel within and outside of the borough at short notice.
The use of pool cars is available to carry out your duties, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and licence check.
You will be working within a stable, friendly, and skilled service that is diverse and supportive.
Management support is available 24/7, as is access to legal advice. You will be given an induction, excellent training opportunities, AMHP update training, and regular professional supervision.
Attendance at the local and joint AMHP Forums is also actively encouraged.
Hours
37 per week
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults barring check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jackie Bott, Rufaro Maeresera, or Sarita Godhania on 0121 569 2266.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application, please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and our offer to you, please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.
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To apply, please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk.
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