Social Worker - Mental Health

Powys County Council

  • Welshpool, Powys
  • £38,223-40,221 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included, please ensure that you meet ALL of the essential criteria before making an application. Please ensure that you complete ALL sections, your application may not be considered otherwise. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English, an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. To change the language please click on the Cymraeg icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.Job detailsJob details Job reference ADU6892A Date posted 17/05/2024 Application closing date 14/08/2024 Location Welshpool Salary Grade 11 Point 30 to Point 32 £38,223 to £40,221 per annum pro rata £19.81 to £20.84 per hour Package 28 hours, Permanent Contractual hours 28 Basis Part time Job category/type Adult Social Care AttachmentsSocial Worker - Mental Health Job descriptionYou will receive an honorarium of £3000 per year, paid monthly for the AMHP work you undertakeAbout the role:This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is developing and putting people and families at the heart of mental health practice to promote prevention and wellbeing. This post offers supervision and training and development opportunities and progression to AMHP qualification is a core requirement. You will be joining a small and supportive team of experienced mental health practitioners including AMHPs. We will focus on assessments under the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and WARRN risk assessment formulations to provide quality services aimed at keeping people well. You will be active within the local community and work with third sector and private providers. You will develop collaborative relationships with Health colleagues and statutory agencies. You will be working with Powys a county renowned for natural beauty and work life balance.About you:
  • Active listening
  • Empathy
  • Responsiveness
  • Assessment and risk assessment skills
  • Enabling and promoting independence
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
What you will do:
  • Assessments of need under the social services and wellbeing act 2014
  • Robust risk assessment
  • Completion of organisational practice documents and electronic recording requirement
  • Promote community inclusion
  • Operate in a strengths based person centred valued base
  • Be prepared to develop your skills and engage in training and development to maximise your existing skills
For an informal discussion please email:Judith Rheade - Team Manager on Judith.Rheade@powys.gov.ukJohn Deegan - Senior Practitioner -This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS CheckJob title Social Worker - Mental Health Job reference ADU6892A Date posted 17/05/2024 Application closing date 14/08/2024 Location Welshpool Salary Grade 11 Point 30 to Point 32 £38,223 to £40,221 per annum pro rata £19.81 to £20.84 per hour Package 28 hours, Permanent Contractual hours 28 Basis Part time Job category/type Adult Social Care Attachments Job descriptionYou will receive an honorarium of £3000 per year, paid monthly for the AMHP work you undertakeAbout the role:This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is developing and putting people and families at the heart of mental health practice to promote prevention and wellbeing. This post offers supervision and training and development opportunities and progression to AMHP qualification is a core requirement. You will be joining a small and supportive team of experienced mental health practitioners including AMHPs. We will focus on assessments under the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and WARRN risk assessment formulations to provide quality services aimed at keeping people well. You will be active within the local community and work with third sector and private providers. You will develop collaborative relationships with Health colleagues and statutory agencies. You will be working with Powys a county renowned for natural beauty and work life balance.About you:
  • Active listening
  • Empathy
  • Responsiveness
  • Assessment and risk assessment skills
  • Enabling and promoting independence
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
What you will do:
  • Assessments of need under the social services and wellbeing act 2014
  • Robust risk assessment
  • Completion of organisational practice documents and electronic recording requirement
  • Promote community inclusion
  • Operate in a strengths based person centred valued base
  • Be prepared to develop your skills and engage in training and development to maximise your existing skills
For an informal discussion please email:Judith Rheade - Team Manager on Judith.Rheade@powys.gov.ukJohn Deegan - Senior Practitioner -This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

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