Qualified Adults Mental Health Social Worker - Joint Homeless Team

Qualified Adults Mental Health Social Worker - Joint Homeless Team - Central London

Role: Qualified Social Worker
Location: Central London
Team: Joint Homeless Team
Pay: up to £32 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
In the office: Hybrid
About Us:

Join our dedicated Joint Homelessness Team in Central London! We are a forward-thinking local authority committed to supporting adults experiencing mental illness and homelessness, including those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality Adult Social Care (ASC) functions to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker with a strong background in Adult Social Care (ASC). The ideal candidate will be skilled in working with adults, including older adults, facing mental health challenges and homelessness. Your role will encompass a variety of responsibilities, including casework, placement reviews, and other key ASC functions.
Key Responsibilities:

Assessment and Planning:

• Conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments under the Care Act and other relevant legislation.
• Collaborate with service users to establish eligibility and develop personalized care and support plans, including crisis support plans and personal budgets.
• Participate actively in reviewing and updating care and support plans.

Carers Assessments:

• Identify carers and perform statutory Carers Assessments under the Care Act.
• Regularly review Carers Support Plans in compliance with statutory requirements.

Safeguarding:

• Identify safeguarding issues for adults and children, implementing appropriate procedures.
• Execute key duties under safeguarding procedures, potentially acting as Lead Enquiry Officer.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all work in accordance with Local Authority policies and procedures.
• Ensure all data is accurately entered into the relevant IT systems of the Local Authority.

Supervision and Development:

• Utilize supervision sessions for effective workload management and professional development.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, government, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in local social work forums and multidisciplinary team meetings as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with service users, carers, and other professionals.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.

Work Environment and Professionalism:

• Perform effectively in potentially stressful environments, prioritizing workload efficiently.
• Reflect on and evaluate personal practice, accepting and acting on constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working practices, occasionally extending working hours if required.
• Treat service users with respect and dignity, adopting a culturally sensitive approach.
• Utilize high-standard IT skills for accurate record-keeping on the borough's electronic database.

Requirements:

• Social Work England Qualification: Essential
• Extensive experience in adult social care, particularly with mental health and homelessness.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act and related legislation.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay up to £32 per hour.
• The opportunity to work in a central and vibrant location.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults.

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