Social Worker AMHP

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Social Worker/AMHP within the Complex Intervention and Treatment Team. We are an integrated mental health service with North Somerset Council Adult Care and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust (AWP).

You will be a qualified AMHP or experienced Social Worker willing to undertake AMHP training. You will be working primarily with older adults and you will provide a strength-based Social Work perspective within a multi-disciplinary setting. You will be expected to undertake various duties, including Care Act (2014) assessments and reviews, best interest decision-making, capacity assessments, risk assessments, and provide social work as an intervention to maximise independence and wellbeing for the people in our service. Working closely with other professionals and agencies, you will ensure people using our service receive an excellent standard of social care alongside their mental health care. You will work within key legislative frameworks such as the Care Act (2014), The Mental Health Act (1983) and the Mental Capacity Act (2005).

We would welcome applicants from experienced Social Workers/AMHPs and BIA’s and may consider newly qualified Social Workers with Mental Health experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work within the community Complex Intervention and Treatment team to provide support and intervention for people with significant mental health difficulties within the remit of adult social care. To promote mental wellbeing, reduce and mitigate risk and promote positive outcomes for service uses.
• To work with service users and families/carers to provide advice and support, assess risk and care needs of service users under the Care Act and S117 to develop a framework for care plans/programme of intervention to meet their needs, managing a complex caseload of service users.
• To carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision making.
• To communicate effectively with multi-agency partners and service users within community and inpatient settings to manage and mitigate risk, facilitate safe discharge planning and ongoing interventions.
• To undertake a full range of Social Work tasks and statutory tasks, provide a strong Social Work presence and social care knowledge within the integrated team. You will be a role model for best practice and promote a strengths-based approach with proportionate and least restrictive outcomes for service users.
• To provide timely reviews in line with AWP and North Somerset council organisational procedures/polices and statutory duties.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is currently based Windmill House, Clevedon,

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

Flexible Worker –

2-3 days in the office

• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Mental Health, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate of Qualification in Social Work, Degree in Social Work or DipSW. Registered with Social Work England.

• Approved professional qualification relevant to the area of work and practical experience of working with service user groups giving rise to a variety of technical skills and thorough understanding of the principles of the services available, legal responsibilities, work practices and processes.

• Working Knowledge of The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and safeguarding adults, as well as good general knowledge of Social Care to uphold Human Rights and promote least restrictive practice.

• Sound assessment skills and ability to analyse eligible needs and think creatively to meet needs under the Care Act and S117.

• Have strong Social Work values based in promoting choice, independence and wellbeing to engage with service users and partner agencies within the relevant codes of practice values.

• Ability to manage and prioritise challenging caseloads and statutory demands to meet agreed deadlines.

• Understanding and recognition of professional & personal boundaries.

• The ability to work within a fast paced integrated team and cope with the duties & responsibilities within the working environment.

• Understanding financial constraints and monitoring budgets.

• Ability to travel widely throughout North Somerset and out of area on occasions.

• Willingness to train as an AMHP in the future.

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure certificate (relevant applications and checks will be carried out before any job offer is confirmed).

Desirable Criteria:

• Qualified AMHP/BIA
• PEPS qualified or experience with supporting Social Work students.
• Previous experience working in statutory Mental Health services.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Ben White, Complex Intervention and Treatment Team, Integrated Team Manager at ben.white1@nhs.net or 07785636275

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.