Job Description
As a Social Worker in the Mental Health Team, you will provide crucial support to adults experiencing mental health challenges. Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth assessments to identify individual needs, developing personalised care plans, and collaborating with various services to ensure seamless access to appropriate mental health support. You will prioritize person-centered, recovery-focused care while ensuring compliance with statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
Responsibilities include:
* Conduct thorough assessments of clients to identify mental health needs.
* Carry out mental capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Make applications for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) where appropriate, ensuring legal compliance and protecting individuals' rights
* Respond to emergencies and crises, providing immediate support and intervention.
* Work with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other healthcare providers, to coordinate comprehensive care.
* Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of assessments, interventions, and care plans, ensuring all documentation is in line with council policies and legal standards
Requirements:
1. Relevant social work qualification
2. 2 experie...