Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Adults Learning Disabilities team and assisting in their search for a locum Social Worker. 

Key details of the position:

Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience)
Location - Camden
Duration - 3 months on going
Schedule -  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Start Date - November 2024
Rate of pay - £31 - £33ph (Umbrella)
 Key Info:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Social Work Senior Practitioner to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for complex casework and supervision, particularly in the areas of Continuing Health Care and Forensic Social Work. You will be responsible for managing a small caseload of up to 3 complex cases and supervising two Social Worker practitioners. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality care while navigating a whole systems approach to care planning, managing crisis situations, and working within a legally complex framework. Key Responsibilities: Casework Management: Manage a small caseload of up to 3 complex cases, including court work and work with forensic services, under the supervision of a Team Manager. Supervision: Provide professional supervision and support to two Social Worker practitioners, with a focus on Continuing Health Care, ensuring high standards of practice and continuous development. Court Work: Extensive experience in court work, including representing the local authority in Court of Protection proceedings. Crisis Management & Intervention: Provide expertise in crisis intervention and management, delivering timely and effective solutions to complex situations. Systematic Care Planning: Use a whole systems approach to care planning, ensuring that individuals receive holistic and coordinated care that meets their needs. Team Contribution: Collaborate effectively within the team, offering guidance, training, and support to more junior staff members. Project Management: If applicable, take the lead on managing relevant projects or initiatives within the service, ensuring the achievement of key objectives and outcomes. Key Skills and Experience: Post-Qualifying Experience: At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience as a Social Worker, with a proven track record in managing complex cases. Forensic Social Work Experience: Experience working within forensic services, dealing with individuals with complex needs in secure settings. Court Work Expertise: Extensive experience in handling court cases, particularly within the Court of Protection. Desirable Experience: Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health diagnoses, and Looked After Children. Care Planning Expertise: Proven experience in navigating a whole systems approach to care planning. Crisis Management: Experience in managing and intervening in crisis situations effectively. Legally Literate: Strong understanding of legal frameworks including Mental Health Act, Care Act including safeguarding, mental capacity, and human rights legislation. Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with professionals, clients, and their families. Flexibility: A flexible approach to working in a dynamic and often high-pressure environment. Immediate Availability: Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to start immediately. Project Management: Experience in managing projects, with a focus on delivery and meeting targets. Understanding of Continuing Health Care: Knowledge and experience of Continuing Health Care processes, funding, and assessments. Key Personal Qualities: Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex situations with practical solutions. Leadership: Ability to provide leadership and guidance to junior staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Commitment to High Standards: A passion for delivering high-quality services to vulnerable individuals and ensuring the best outcomes for those you support.

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

Current and valid registration with the SWE
Previous Safeguarding experience
Proven experience within a Social Working role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
Car driver to travel across multiple sites
Fully on site and hybrid/remote working to be discussed during interview (team can offer up to 2-3 days remote)

How to apply:

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