Social Work Assistant
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Job Summary
Summary
Rate: 21.60ph
Duration: 3 Months Contract
Working conditions: 37hrs pw. 9am -5pm.
Location: Hospital
The Social Work Assistant in the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Older People plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive mental health services to older adults. This position focuses on enhancing the well-being and recovery of individuals through strengths-based person-centered approaches. The role involves assessing and developing personalized care plans managing a caseload and providing direct support to promote independence and resilience. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to implement effective mental health recovery strategies working closely with social workers to achieve identified outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Partner with individuals to identify their strengths needs and desired outcomes.
- Support individuals in maximising independence and developing coping skills.
- Conduct assessments including well-being and risk assessments considering outcomes resources policy and legislation.
- Recommend care and treatment plans to meet identified outcomes using available resources and support networks.
- Collaborate with social workers to implement monitor and review care and support packages.
- Participate in the team duty rota.
- Maintain accurate social care records per the Adult Services case recording policy.
- Manage and prioritise a caseload providing direct support advice and attending relevant meetings.
- Engage in supervision and report complex issues or safeguarding matters to supervisors or the Team Manager.
- Develop professional knowledge and skills for quality work and personal development.
- Participate in supervision personnel review team meetings and service development meetings.
- Understand and adhere to relevant legislation guidance policy and procedures.
- Follow the Council s Corporate Safeguarding Policy and report concerns regarding the safety and well-being of at-risk individuals.
- Practice in a strengths-based and trauma-informed manner attending training as available.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Commitment to equality of opportunity as per the Council s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Adherence to health and safety legislation ensuring personal and others safety.
- Compliance with the Council s Corporate Safeguarding Policy including required safeguarding training.
- Support the Council s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and deliver climate-resilient services.
- Flexibility to undertake additional duties or work times as required commensurate with the role.
- Ability to work from various locations as needed.
Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Social Work or a related field Relevant social work experience Registration with the appropriate regulatory body Knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Understanding of child protection issues and risk assessment Willingness to challenge discrimination and inequality Ability to work within established protocols and negotiate expectations/roles in
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
