Qualified Social Worker, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Stockport Council, Adult Mental Health Team
Stockport
Ref: EN6-231
| Division: | Mental Health |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Stockport |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN6-231 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Stockport Council, Adult Mental Health Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team
Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team
The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager
The responsibilities will include:
• Must be an Approved Mental Health Professional under the Mental Health Act
• Experience of covering duty, multi disciplinary work, good knowledge of mental health problems/symptoms/treatments
• Direct work with service users who suffer from mental health illnesses
• Carry out Mental Health Act assessments in the borough and on occasions outside of the borough
• Secondary Care/ Community Care and Discharges
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. NHS & Community Care Act, Representation Of Carers Act, Mental Health Act
• 37 hours
• 3 Month Temporary Contract
• Start date subject to CRB and reference clearance
The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current CRB and be a car driver.
If you are not an HCPC registered Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Post Qualifying Social Work experience, you are not eligible for this role, so please do not apply!
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530
