Adult Social Worker - Mental Health Team - West Midlands

2 X Adult Social Workers needed in the Mental Health Team based in the West Midlands.

• To work with adults, using a strength based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
• To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
• To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
• As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.
• To support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and 'buddy’ system.
• To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing.
• To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.
• The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.

• To represent the service, adults and carers’ views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.

• To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014).

• To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible).

• To build to excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign-post when appropriate.

• To develop creative support plans which focus on the outcomes of adults to promote their independence and ensure Care Act (2014) needs are met in a way which helps to maximise this.

• To gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make

• To identify any potential deprivation of liberty and ensure the least restrictive means of care provision prior to instigating legal proceedings.
• To promote the welfare of Children and discuss any safeguarding concerns with the Adult Safeguarding Team.
• To consider eligibility for Continuing NHS Healthcare, completing CHC Checklists and referring on to request that a full Decision Support Tool is completed and contributing to this appropriate.
• The Social Worker will undertake duty responsibilities in line with the requirements of the team.

• The Social Worker must maintain accurate records in-line with the Adult Services’ Recording Policy

• To prepare and participate in reflective practice and supervision

• To make financial decisions within the boundaries of Adult Social Cares Devolved Decision Making Policy and seek support and authorisation for decisions above the level set

• The Social Worker must meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes