Social Worker - Mental Health

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL, Y Drenewydd, Powys - Powys

Social Worker - Mental Health

Salary Not Specified

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL, Y Drenewydd, Powys - Powys

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 11 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8c0fb689d587407a85ce6e3d81ed3809

Full Job Description

You will receive an honorarium of £3000 per year, paid monthly for the AMHP work you undertake
About 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., + 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
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

+ Active listening
+ Empathy
+ Responsiveness
+ Assessment and risk assessment skills
+ Enabling and promoting independence
+ Excellent verbal and written skills