Adults Social Worker - Mental Health

We have a fantastic opportunity in the Greater Manchester area for an Adults Social Worker to join the great Mental Health team at Warrington. This is a great opportunity to join a team which primarily works with people under the age of 65 years with a diverse range of complex needs including Physical Disability, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Acquired Brain Injury and Autistic Spectrum Conditions.

We are looking for an experienced Mental HealthSocial Worker to join the Under 65 Service.

Fantastic pay opportunity of 30 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly pay.
• One committed and dedicated point of contact.
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a 300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
• A full range of free training available.

Responsibilities:

• Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
• Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.
• Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
• Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.
• Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.
• Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults' policy and procedures.
• To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies.
• To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advocates and representatives in consultation with health and other agencies.
• To ensure the delivery within financial resources available of services to meet assessed needs and outcomes.
• To maintain an effective system for coordination, monitoring and reviewing support plans and service standards, to identify gaps in service or unmet need and advise line manager and commissioners.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree qualification plus experience in a relevant field.
• Social Work England registration.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its application.
• Supervisory skills, as may supervise students, trainees, support staff and volunteers.
• Analytic, planning and communication skills.

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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