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Social Worker Mental Health
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 30 - 32 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: E16, Royal Docks, Greater London
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Experienced Mental Health Social Worker
London Borough of Newham
Up to £32 per hour
The London Borough of Newham is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join our highly-regarded team.
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday. We offer a flexible hybrid model, with the expectation to work from our Newham office base twice per week to support team cohesion, supervision, and complex duty activities.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Mental Health Social Worker in Newham, you will manage a varied caseload, playing a critical role in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. Your duties will be diverse and include:
* Statutory Assessments: Completing high-quality, person-centred Care Act Assessments to determine eligibility for support, and developing comprehensive care and support plans.
* Mental Capacity and Best Interests: Conducting robust Capacity Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, and undertaking complex best interests decisions and assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework.
* Safeguarding Adults: Leading on Safeguarding inquiries, ensuring the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect, and working collaboratively with partner agencies.
* Legal Processes: Preparing and presenting reports for the Mental Health Tribunals and Court of Protection hearings.
* Hospital Discharge Facilitation: Working closely with health colleagues to plan and facilitate timely and safe hospital discharge for service users under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act, ensuring a smooth transition back into the community.
* Integrated Working: Contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDTs) with health professionals (NHS) to provide social care expertise and ensure holistic care planning.
What We Are Looking For:
* Social Work England (SWE) registration.
* A recognised Social Work qualification.
* Significant post-qualifying experience in a Mental Health Social Work setting.
* A thorough and demonstrable working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983, the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, and the Care Act 2014.
* Excellent communication, assessment, and risk management skills.
* The ability to work autonomously and manage a complex, demanding caseload.
If you are passionate about promoting independence and safeguarding the rights of adults with mental health needs, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply todayBefore You Apply
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