Qualified Social Worker | Community Mental Health Team | Dorset

Qualified Social Worker needed for Community Mental Health Team in Dorset paying £32 - £35 ph!

• Location: Dorset
• Role Type: Locum / Agency
• Working Pattern: Full-Time, 37 Hours per Week
• Rate: £32 -£35ph

About the role;

Are you a Qualified Social Worker with experience in adult mental health and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) ?

We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Social Worker to join an established multidisciplinary team in Dorset , supporting adults with complex mental health needs. You will be responsible for a varied caseload, undertaking statutory Care Act duties , assessments and reviews, while working collaboratively with health and social care professionals.

The role will also involve regular community and home visits across Dorset , so candidates must be comfortable working within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete strengths-basedassessments in linewith the CareAct 2014.
• Support safeand timely hospitaldischarges and preventunnecessary admissions.
• Develop and reviewperson-centred careand supportplans.
• Work closely withmultidisciplinary teams, including NHS colleaguesand community services.
• Undertake Mental CapacityAssessments and BestInterest decisions whereappropriate.
• Manage a variedcaseload while maintainingaccurateand up-to-date caserecords.
• Promote independence andenable service usersto achieve thebest possible

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration .
• Previous experience within Community Mental Health, Adult Social Care or CMHT services .
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act .
• Proven experience managing complex cases, safeguarding and risk .
• Excellent assessment, report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team .
• Ability and willingness to undertake community and home visits .
• A confident, professional and person-centred approach to supporting adults with complex needs.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

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