Job summary An opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a motivated and experienced Social worker to form the core of our countywide review service which will be based within the Community Mental Health Service. The post holder will have a responsibility to act as the Key worker for a caseload of service users who are placed within Cornwall and are in receipt of an adult social care and /or ICB funded package of support. This role will be essential in ensuring that this group are supported to receive the funded package, that providers are meeting their contracted requirements to deliver high quality and that resources within CFT are utilised properly in support of these service users. The post holders will work closely with our colleagues within the CMHT's and Adult Social Care to ensure regular and timely review are undertaken. Main duties of the job You will be undertaking a range of social work tasks as required within the team orspecialist service including but not confined to the following: As part of MDT, participation in related assessments eg. HCR-20, CTR, facilities assessments S.117 Care Plans, other Support Plans Social Supervision on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (where applicable) Personal and Family History assessments and Social Circumstances Reports Attendance at Mental Health Tribunals to give evidence. Create/contribute to evidence-based risk assessments and risk management plans, both longterm and immediate In-depth and complex Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessments, Best Interest decision-making Applications to the Court of Protection (e.g. regarding deprivations of liberty in the community) Identify appropriate residential care to meet the patient's needs (liaising with a range ofcommissioners and other professionals where necessary) Support access to Advocacy services including IMHAs, IMCAs and Care Act advocates. Travel out of county to provide social work input for service users in placements OOC - thismay occasionally involve overnight stays OOC. Lead on and develop the provision of support for Family and Friends Complete regular Carer Questionnaires and use result to adapt and improve provision. Support carer involvement, where appropriate (including facilitating their attendance atrelevant meetings as needed) Create Friends and Family Passport Provide information and signposting About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-24-673-A Job locations Banham house Bodmin Hospital Bodmin PL31 2QT Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Experienced Social worker Essential Qualified Social Worker Registered Social Worker with Social Work England Experienced in delivering care/support to adults with mental health issues Desirable Knowledge of benefits/employment systems Awareness of local services Work experience Essential Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 Desirable Experience of supervising/managing people Additional specific professional training (e.g. in Autism, Safeguarding, HCR-20 risk assessment) Person Specification Experienced Social worker Essential Qualified Social Worker Registered Social Worker with Social Work England Experienced in delivering care/support to adults with mental health issues Desirable Knowledge of benefits/employment systems Awareness of local services Work experience Essential Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 Desirable Experience of supervising/managing people Additional specific professional training (e.g. in Autism, Safeguarding, HCR-20 risk assessment) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Banham house Bodmin Hospital Bodmin PL31 2QT Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)