Adults Social Worker – CMHT

Leeds

Full Time

Responsible for providing a high quality and comprehensive social work service to adults, carers and the community. Ability to deal with more complex/unusual cases assessing and managing risks and to give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.

Accountabilities:

• Undertake the  assessment of service users and carer needs using a person centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and service procedures  
• Use management information systems  to find, analyse and update information, ensuring compliance with service procedures and data protection legislation
• Devise and implement person-centred support plans, negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions to meet assessed needs and risks
• Monitor and contribute to the review of plans relating to the assessed needs of service users, their families and carers in accordance with directorate procedures
• Use a Safeguarding framework to investigate and manage risks where individuals have experienced or are likely to experience significant harm
• Provide concise written/verbal reports which  can be used within the legal context
• Identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures, seeking guidance if required.
• Convene, chair and participate in meetings / forums in line with procedures and develop effective working relationships to foster holistic and integrated practices
• Help improve outcomes for people from diverse and disadvantaged communities
• Work and develop own practice / capabilities within national professional standards

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.

To find out more information please contact BillyF@4recruitmentservices.com
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