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Social Worker - Older People's Mental Health (Bracknell Forest)

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 38 - 38 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Social Worker - Older People's Mental Health - Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Berkshire

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
 
Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) service on a temporary contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with 2+ years' post-qualifying experience to work within a supportive local authority team, applying strength-based and person-centred practice to improve outcomes for residents.

Key Details

Role: Social Worker - OPMH
Location: Church Hill House, Bracknell Forest
Rate: £37.90 umbrella
Contract: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full-time
Service Area: Older People's Mental Health

Key Responsibilities

Apply a strength-based approach to support individuals by connecting them with their communities and social networks.
Work collaboratively with service users, carers and advocates to develop person-centred, outcome-focused care plans that maximise independence, choice and control.
Act in the best interests of individuals lacking capacity, in line with the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
Support the arrangement, implementation and review of person-centred plans.
Operate within relevant legislation, national and local policy, and social work best practice.
Maintain accurate and timely case recording, sharing information appropriately in line with legislation and local procedures.
Undertake the role of Safeguarding Assessing Officer where required.
Participate in the Duty Rota.
Manage a caseload appropriate to experience and service needs.
Take an active role in professional supervision.
Be professionally accountable for all aspects of practice.

Requirements

Social Work qualification (Degree / DipSW / equivalent)
Social Work England registration
Minimum 2 years' post-qualifying experience
Experience within Older People's Mental Health and/or Adult Social Care
Strong knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation
Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a teamFor more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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