Requirements:
- Social Work England Registration: Must be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
- Experience: Extensive experience in Mental Health Social Work, including conducting Mental Health Capacity Act assessments and working with adults with mental health needs.
- Enhanced DBS: A valid and current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Skills: Strong assessment, planning, and reviewing skills, with the ability to apply a strength-based approach in practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working remotely.
Location: South West London (Hybrid Working Available)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Sector: Local Authority - Mental Health Reviews Team
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
**Key Responsibilities:
- Mental Health Assessments: Conduct initial and comprehensive mental health assessments for adults with less complex mental health needs. Determine eligibility for services in accordance with the Mental Health Capacity Act.
- Care Planning and Reviews: Develop, implement, and review care plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and other professionals. Ensure that care plans are strength-based, person-centered, and promote independence.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the Mental Health Reviews Team, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to provide holistic care to service users. Facilitate multi-disciplinary meetings to support decision-making processes.
- Mental Capacity Act Compliance: Ensure that all interventions comply with the Mental Health Capacity Act, including assessments of capacity and best interest decision-making.
- Safeguarding: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring that adults at risk are protected and supported effectively.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed records of all assessments, reviews, and interventions. Provide reports and evidence for legal processes when necessary.
Benefits:
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Opportunities to work from home and flexible hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression within mental health social work.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work within a supportive team that values collaboration and shared learning.
For further information on the role, please send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jess on or give me a ring on Ext 7153.