Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Community Mental Health Teamand 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 - Hillingdon
Duration - 3 months on going
Schedule -  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Start Date - January 2025
Rate of pay - £32 - £34 ph (Umbrella)
Job Responsibilities:

To conduct or support individual assessments or facilitate and promote self-assessments using the appropriate tools and techniques in order to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, cost effective and appropriate options for the individual.

• Based on individual structured assessments and in line with an enablement and strengths-based approach, plan and set up appropriate personalised and outcome-led care and support plans that maximise long-term independence and choice and minimise ongoing support and whole life cost of care for that person.

• Conduct risk assessments with adults and carers, in line with eligibility criteria and Mental Capacity legislation.

• To conduct Mental Capacity Act assessments in line with statutory guidance and ensuring adults are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate capacity wherever possible.

• To manage an allocated caseload in compliance with statutory requirements, Council policy, professional best practice and with regard for individual choice.

• Liaise with, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with other local services, specialist teams, ICB and Hospital Trusts and the voluntary and community sector relevant to the needs of the adult in order to deliver a holistic and seamless service.

• Value and encourage the contribution of adults and their advocates, relatives, carers, and support workers where appropriate, to ensure that they are engaged in the assessment, support and review process.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of available local provision and make appropriate recommendations and action referrals to other specialist teams and providers.

• To promote the use of direct payments where appropriate, and understand the role of financial assessments, and provide information and advice and guidance so that people can be supported in exercising choice based on assessed risk and expected outcomes. Support them in navigating through the appropriate procedures.

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

Current and valid registration with the SWE
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 3 days remote)

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Faieq on (phone number removed).

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