Kingston-Upon-Thames- Social Worker - Adults Mental Health

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority who are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health team based in Kingston (Hybrid). The Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health vacancy will be on a permanent basis paying £40,755 - £45,510 P/AnnumResponsibilities include:

• Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health
• To undertake statutory duties related to the care of adults and of their carers as defined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983
• To keep up-to-date with developments, products and information relating to the service and the rest of the council to ensure that appropriate and timely information is given to customers.

• To ensure proportionate risk assessments for both the customer and the carer associated with any support plan have been carried out.
• To undertake reviews of customers with long term needs as required and within statutory timelines and carry out reassessments as required.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners (both internal and external) to ensure that the team can deliver a co-ordinated,timely and appropriate service to the customer
• Care management
• Report writing and assessment
• Carrying a caseload of service users
• Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act
• Safeguarding Adults
• Self-directed support/personal budgets

Experience Essential:

• Post qualifying experience of working within a Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health position within the UK Social Care industry.
• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and other relevant legislation
• Either be a qualified AMHP or be willing to train as an Approved Mental Health professional.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD

To discuss this Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health vacancy, or any similar roles we have available in Kingston, please contact Dan Mulvey or email your updated CV today!Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Adult's Mental Health teamLocation: KingstonSalary: £40,755 - £45,510 P/Annum