Social Work Lead - Substance Misuse

Requirements:

• Social Work England registered
• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and Mental Health Act
• Manage a caseload of people with complex needs
• Work in collaboration with health colleagues from Mental Health Trusts

• Enhanced DBS

This local authority based in South London is seeking an experienced Substance MisuseSocial Worker who will carry out assessments, case manage, and offer advice, support, information and guidance to adults who use substances including those who are open to formal safeguarding processes where the abuse or neglect is linked to their substance misuse.

This can be linked to, for example, mental health, homelessness, domestic violence, self-neglect amongst others. To undertake this role you will have a clear understanding of the Care Act and Local Authorities statutory duties.

Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014 and Safeguarding. We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. We work closely with our colleagues in the NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care, and Your Health Care.

For further information on the role, send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jessel on or give me a ring on Ext: 7153.