About the Role:
Social Workers will be required to respond to referrals which arise out of office hours. The work is organised on a shift basis covering evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. The team will be dealing with Adult and Mental Health social care issues, and assessments under the Mental Health Act for both adults and children.
Key Responsibilities:
- To respond to emergency referrals which arise out of office hours
- To undertake duties in the role of Approved Mental Health professional accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983
- The post will lead on carrying out our statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 in relation to assessing the needs of adults and their carers, and developing support plans.
- To assess wellbeing and needs with an emphasis on early intervention and prevention with adults and their carers who contact the out of hours service. To engage the adult and carer in understanding their needs and the strengths and assets they have to meet them.
- To conduct assessments on vulnerable adults and provide a service when it is indicated that without the provision of a service, they would suffer significant harm or hardship.
- Take appropriate action to the significance of risk, consistent with protection procedures e.g. applying child or adult protection procedures.
- To interview the service user in an appropriate manner as defined by legislation, to undertake a full risk assessment which will inform the decision-making process for an application for detention. Coordinate the service user’s assessment process which necessitates liaison with other professional bodies Eg the police ambulance services or court to obtain warrants for entering premises this may even be out of hours.
- To identify and consult with the nearest relative of the service user, as defined by legislation. Advise the service user of his/ her legal right of appeal, and the right of the nearest relative to request the discharge of the service user.
- To attend on occasion at the Custody Suite to act as an “Appropriate adult” or to do assessments of vulnerable adults under either care act or MHA
- To engage in regular supervision and to develop an annual training plan based on individual need.
- Attend team meetings and training events during normal office hours as required from time to time this may also include covering in the absence of the team manager to represent the local authority.
- To attend to requests for advice, support, assistance or provide a service when it is clear that a failure to respond would lead to a serious breakdown in family relationships.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Experience working directly with adults and families and supporting people in the community
- Registered with Social Work England
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Full UK Driving License
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670