Adult Social Worker - Mental Health Team

Description

Our local government clients in Hackney, Greater London, are seeking an Adult Social Worker - Mental Health Team to provide recovery-focused, strengths-based social care assessments, signposting, and assistance, in line with person-centred standards and that promote independence.

Responsibilities

To be responsible for recognising and assessing adults at risk and following agreed procedures to record, investigate and respond with appropriate and timely support and interventions, showing an Understanding of mental capacity assessment, risk enablement, working with an Understanding of unwise decision making and Making Safeguarding Personal.

Qualifications – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• UK state-registered degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW
• Social Work England Registration.
• AMHP qualification.
• Current or recent valid warrant to practice as an AMHP, and maintenance of AMHP refresher training.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Criteria for Shortlisting - About You - What We're Looking for in the Ideal Candidate:

• Detailed knowledge of the 1983 Mental Health Act and related legislation. 
• Able to communicate effectively, confidently and assertively, whether in writing or verbally.
• Demonstrable ability to carry out work under their own initiative, in an organised fashion, managing their own workload and co-ordinating with colleagues as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a personal and professional demeanour which generates credibility and confidence amongst colleagues, managers and other stakeholders.
• Able to acquire new skills with a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Good demonstrable Understanding of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and other legislation.
• Good working knowledge of the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adult legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
• Knowledge and Understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with long term conditions and complex needs.
• Good Understanding of the issues relating to the delivery of assessment and support planning for people within a diverse community setting and the range of solutions available to facilitate their independence from a strengths-based perspective.
• Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools, including database, word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.

Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Adults)
• Willing to engage in the Pre-Engagement Questionnaire and mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment Business for this vacancy. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.