Mental health social worker

The successful candidate(s) will be working with citizens who experience severe and enduring mental health difficulties and who require services from secondary mental health services under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure in the Vale of Glamorgan. They will work closely with health colleagues in contributing to the provision of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team to assist the citizen in their recovery journey. They will be expected to undertake assessments and formulate and review integrated care and support plans that promote the independence of citizens and their resilience in managing their mental health difficulties and their impact on their life.

If the candidate is qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional under the Mental Health Act, they will also be expected to assist the Local Authority in discharging its statutory duties under said Act., Description: To assess adults to determine eligibility for the provision of services, promote user empowerment and independence. To offer appropriate information, advice and signposting to alternative services to meet identified needs.

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and hard-working individual(s) to be part of a dynamic Integrated Community Mental Health Team.,

• Experience of working with adults who are vulnerable through illness, disability or age-related frailty.


• Assessment of Adult Service users and carers


• Working in partnership with statutory/voluntary organisations to promote the independence of service users.


For Grade 8

• Newly qualified Social Workers, less than 2 years post qualified / practising experience


• Prepared to undertake studies to meet the registration requirements within the Care Council for wales CPEL framework.


For Grade 9

• Social workers within excess of 3 years practising work experience.


• Routinely manage complex cases


• Competent in producing reports that are rooted in rigorous practice methodology and, where required, legislation


• Provide supervision, coaching and mentoring


• Practice Assessor


• Approved Mental Health Professional.
  
  Pay Details: Grade 8, SCP 26-30 £34,834- £38,223 OR Grade 9, SCP 31-35 £39,186-£43,421


Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience as determined by the appointing officer. There is no automatic progression from Grade 8 to Grade 9.

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37

Main Place of Work: Barry Hospital

Permanent