Senior Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team
Specialism: Community Mental Health
Location: Dudley, UK
Salary: £31.97 per hour
Type: Full time, 3-month locum contract

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while advancing your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join the Community Mental Health Team in Dudley. As part of this dynamic team, you will support adults and carers using a strength-based and enabling approach to enhance community development and foster independence.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Advantage: Working as a locum offers flexibility and variety, allowing you to broaden your experience while choosing assignments that fit your lifestyle.
• Competitive Pay: Earn a competitive hourly rate and enjoy financial benefits that come with working locum positions.
• Professional Development: Access continuous professional growth opportunities to hone your skills and advance your career.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with a wide range of professionals and expand your professional network in the health and social care sector.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a role that offers improved balance and scheduling to suit your personal life.

What You Will Do:

• Provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues, acting as a role model for best practices and reflective practice.
• Work collaboratively with adults and carers to create and implement support plans that promote independence and allow individuals to be valued community members.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and make vital threshold decisions concerning safeguarding concerns.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, social work trainees, and students, helping them develop their skills and reach appropriate professional decisions.
• Chair and facilitate planning and review meetings, working closely with the Assistant Team Manager/Team Manager to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Contribute to community resource development and identify local resources that enhance outcomes for service users.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policies affecting adult social care, ensuring that legal and ethical standards are met.
• Participate actively in a busy duty system, making decisions to deputise for team leaders as necessary.

Dudley is a vibrant and welcoming place, rich in history and community spirit. Enjoy a fulfilling work environment where you can make a real difference, surrounded by scenic landscapes and a variety of cultural and recreational amenities. Join us in Dudley, where every day offers new adventures and opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

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