Community Mental Health Team Social Worker

Overview

Qualified Social Worker – Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), Neath Port Talbot Council. Hybrid Working | 4 Days Office / 1 Day Home (subject to service needs). £38.00 per hour (Umbrella). 37 Hours per Week | Full-Time | Maternity Cover.

Hoop Social Work is partnering with Neath Port Talbot Council to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) on a full-time maternity cover contract.

As a CMHT Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload of adults with complex needs, undertaking strengths-based assessments, care planning and reviews while working closely with health colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

• Completing Care and Support Needs Assessments and developing person-centred care plans.
• Managing a complex caseload in line with local priorities and Positive Risk Taking principles.
• Working collaboratively with health professionals, families, carers and partner agencies.
• Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Assessments and Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessments.
• Identifying community resources and coordinating support to maximise independence.
• Carrying out safeguarding enquiries and initiating appropriate action where adults are at risk.
• Chairing reviews, professional meetings and case conferences where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic case records and documentation.
• Monitoring and reviewing care plans to ensure identified outcomes continue to be met.
• Supporting colleagues with complex casework and contributing to service development.
• Participating in multi-agency working and promoting best practice across services.
• Undertaking Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) duties where qualified and required by the service.

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England.
• A minimum of 6 months' UK experience working as a registered Social Worker.
• Previous experience within Adult Services and Community Mental Health.
• Experience of complex assessments, safeguarding and multi-agency working.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The ability to provide 3 years of references.
• A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.