Experienced Adult Social Worker

Experienced social worker required to work as part of the Park Lodge Community Mental Health Team.

To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated Community Mental Health Team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable adults /older people continuously improving outcomes.

To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and co-design individual support plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of care plans are carried out. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.

We are looking for a social worker that is experienced in application of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.

You should have experience of hospital discharge from a Mental health ward, experience of attending tribunals and completing social circumstance reports as well as assessing and sourcing support based on individual need.

Main Areas of responsibility:
1. Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
2. Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court Of Protection.
3. Accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
4. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations. Model and help colleagues develop communication skills
5. Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required
6. Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults policy and procedures
7. To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies

For specified teams there may be a requirement in order to deliver integrated services with health and where there is a demonstrable need due to the council’s legal duties under the Care Act 2014, to work within a seven-day or 8am to 8 pm service