Social Worker - Mental Health

For a more informal discussion, please contact Mark Bond - Team Manager Mental Health mark.bond1@powys.gov.uk

You will receive an honorarium of £3000 per year, paid monthly for the AMHP work you undertake

About the role:

The Social Worker – Mental Health role supports people with complex mental health needs and their carers across Powys. Responsibilities include assessment, risk management, safeguarding, care planning, Mental Capacity Act work and managing a caseload. The post involves close partnership working with health professionals and other agencies, promoting independence and wellbeing.

About you:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.
• Strong assessment, risk management and safeguarding skills.
• Ability to manage crises, conflict and challenging situations effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with individuals, carers, professionals and other agencies

What you will do:

• Assess and manage the complex needs and risks of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Manage an allocated caseload, completing assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviews.
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and help protect vulnerable adults from harm.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, carers, health professionals and other agencies to provide joined-up support.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interests decisions and AMHP duties, where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case records and professional reports, while promoting independence, choice, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Contact details:

For a more informal discussion, please contact Mark Bond - Team Manager Mental Health mark.bond1@powys.gov.uk

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check