Social Worker - Adults (Gr 8)
Sutton
Role
Who You Are
You are an experienced Social Worker with a specialization in Adults Mental Health cases. You are proficient in handling complex cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You possess the ability to work effectively under pressure, managing and prioritizing a high-volume workload. You are proactive and adaptable, ready to take initiative in managing caseloads and duty responsibilities.
What the job involves
The role involves serving as a duty Mental Health Social Worker within the Mental Health social care team, operating five days a week, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include handling complex mental health cases, participating in ward rounds, engaging with housing and brokerage services, and handling Court of Protection applications and Mental Health Tribunals. You will conduct safeguarding enquiries and manage various duty work obligations. The position requires traveling within and outside the borough, making own transport essential.
Skills
- Experience in managing complex Adults Mental Health cases
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals
- Experience with S117 and safeguarding enquiries
- Ability to attend ward rounds and manage duty work
- Knowledge of Court of Protection applications and Mental Health Tribunals
- Proficiency in working under pressure
- Strong workload prioritization and case management skills
- Valid driver's license and own transport