Adult Social Worker MH Discharge unit #RQ1513596

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

attend ward reviews to work as part of mental health multi-disciplinary teams in adults and older persons wards to complete assessments of need under the Care Act and develop strengths based support plans. – key in developing discharge plans and lead on these – complete Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interest decisions when required – partnership working with health, housing, children’s services etc essential The post holder needs to be a strong communicator and have a robust understanding of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983 in practice. They will complete section 117 discharge planning meetings and Social Circumstance Reports for mental health tribunals. They will conduct section 42 safeguarding enquiries when required. The team cover Merseycare wards across the region. Based currently in Broadoak Unit, Liverpool.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work

• Social Work England registration.

• Post qualified experience.

• Enhanced DBS/Update service.

• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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