Adult's SW - MH Team -Trafford
An experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker is required to join an Adult Mental Health Team in Trafford. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of adults experiencing mental health needs, working collaboratively with individuals, carers and professionals to promote independence, recovery and wellbeing. You will complete strengths-based assessments, identify eligible care and support needs, and develop person-centred support plans in line with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.
Key responsibilities will include undertaking reviews, coordinating packages of care, assessing risk and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns. You will contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and work closely with health colleagues, housing services, voluntary organisations, families and other agencies to ensure effective outcomes. The role may involve supporting people subject to the Mental Health Act and applying the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding procedures appropriately. You will be expected to maintain accurate, timely case records, prepare reports, monitor commissioned services and ensure that decisions are clearly evidenced. Promoting choice, autonomy, equality and social inclusion will be central to your practice.
Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, with relevant post-qualification experience in adult social care or mental health services. You should have sound knowledge of assessment, care planning, safeguarding, risk management and statutory social work practice, together with the ability to manage a demanding caseload and meet deadlines. Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills are essential, as is the confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a team. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, continuous professional development and delivering high-quality support is required. Experience of local authority systems and multidisciplinary mental health work would be advantageous.
Adult's SW - MH Team -Trafford
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