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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Westminster, UK
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Senior Social Worker within the Mental Health Team in Westminster, earning £32.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to join Westminster City Council's Adult Social Care service, working within a busy and supportive Mental Health Team. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a fast-paced environment focused on promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for adults with mental health needs.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and engagement of a full-time role within a dynamic Adult Social Care service.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £32.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Development: Access training opportunities and development programmes to enhance your practice and career progression.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced colleagues within a collaborative multidisciplinary setting.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from working arrangements that support a positive work-life balance.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference to the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges.

What you will do

• Duty Responsibilities: Participate in the daily duty rota, responding to incoming referrals, enquiries, and urgent requests for support.
• Assessments: Conduct strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014 to identify eligible needs and support requirements.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans, including applications for funding where required.
• Section 117 Work: Collaborate closely with health colleagues to develop and review Section 117 aftercare plans.
• Hospital Discharge: Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to effective discharge planning from inpatient settings.
• Safeguarding: Lead safeguarding enquiries as a Lead Enquiry Officer, ensuring appropriate interventions and outcomes.
• Carers Assessments: Complete Carers Assessments and provide support to carers in line with statutory requirements.
• Mental Capacity Act Assessments: Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions where required.
• Partnership Working: Build strong working relationships with health partners, including CNWL and other community services.