social worker River, England
Job description
Job description
Contract Terms
Salary: MHSW £36,217 – £47,857 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 6th August 2023
About Haringey
Haringey is recruiting talented and ambitious Mental Health social workers who are motivated and have the passion and ability to work with adults experiencing mental ill health.
In keeping with our Borough Values we are looking for people who will work with our service users with a strengths based approach; always striving to work to the highest of professional standards, so that our residents can live more independent and fulfilling lives.
About the role
Haringey’s social workers are based either in the Mental Health Trust taking on the care coordination role, alongside a wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the holistic needs of our service users are met or within the Council’s Mental Health Reviewing team. This team undertakes annual statutory reviews and supports residents moving into more independent accommodation.
We currently have vacancies within our core locality teams, our Older People’s Mental Health Team and our Reviewing team.
Depending on the role, you will be mainly based either at St Anne’s Hospital or Station Road, Wood Green.
About You
You will bring the principles of professionalism, ambition, accountability, dignity, respect, empathy, and a strength based, collaborative approach to service delivery.
You will be expected to have an excellent understanding of the legislation relevant to the role, specifically the:
– Care Act 2014
– Mental Health Act 1983
– Mental Capacity Act 2005
And be able to work in accordance with the legislative principles and any other relevant guidance or case law.
You will need:
– Excellent assessment skills
– Be able to work with service user and carers in times of crisis
– Work with individuals and families in an outcome focused way using a Strength Based approach
– To manage a caseload of varied complexity
– To work within, and advocate for, principles of non-discriminatory practice to ensure equality of access for service users with mental ill health to mainstream provision where appropriate
– To be able to establish and maintain links with professionals from other services and sectors of the community
– Be current and up to date knowledge of research, policies and best practice which you will maintain throughout your time in Haringey
– A commitment to continued learning and professional development
– To be willing to contribute to the smooth running of the team and support with team development
A qualification in Social Work is essential for this post as is experience of working with adults with mental ill health.
All Mental Health Social Workers must be willing to train as an AMHP and will be supported in this as part of their career development plan and appraisal.
Other training undertaken since qualification should be evidenced with your application. Experience of working as a practice educator or as a DoLS Assessor would be desirable.
Benefits
- Flexible working
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme
- Training opportunities
- Career progression
For an informal discussion please first contact Service Manager via email: [email protected]
Other Requirements
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure check with the DBS will be undertaken.
