Remedy Recruitment Group
Our client Leicester city council is looking for an Adult Social Worker to join their Mental Health team.
Job Purpose
The Adult Mental Health Social Worker provides high-quality, person-centred social work services to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The role involves assessing needs, safeguarding vulnerable adults, coordinating care, promoting recovery and independence, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, service users, carers, and partner agencies.
Key ResponsibilitiesAssessment and Care Planning
- Conduct comprehensive social care and psychosocial assessments.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and review person-centred care and support plans.
- Assess risks and develop effective risk management plans.
- Promote recovery-focused practice and social inclusion.
- Support service users to maximise independence and wellbeing.
Safeguarding
- Identify safeguarding concerns and respond in accordance with safeguarding legislation and local procedures.
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries where appropriate.
- Work within the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (or Liberty Protection Safeguards when applicable).
Mental Health Practice
- Work with individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental illness.
- Participate in multidisciplinary assessments and care coordination.
- Contribute to discharge planning and community reintegration.
- Support crisis intervention where required.
Legislation
Apply knowledge of:
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007)
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Equality Act 2010
- Relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance.
Benefits of working with Remedy
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
- Referral bonus – up to £250* per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
*Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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