About The Service
We are seeking a registered social worker to join one of our multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health teams in Cardiff based at the Hamadryad Community Mental Health Team in Butetown, Cardiff.
Working in Adult Services in a multi-disciplinary integrated community mental health team offers practitioners diverse, fast paced and interesting work as you would expect in a capital city. You will work as part of a progressive team undertaking well-being assessments using a strength based approach to your practice, working with people to promote and maximise independent living.
About the job
This is a permanent position for 18.5 hours a week.
You will need to have a Degree in Social Work or equivalent. A comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation is essential. Ideally you will be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for which an AMHP payment is payable or be willing to undertake training as for the AMHP role. Previous experience of working within a mental health setting is required.
You will need to have experience at assessing needs under the Social Services and Well-Being Act 2014 and have experience of Care and Treatment planning in Mental Health Services. In addition you need to have experience in undertaking risk assessments and developing associated care plans and risk management plans. You should be prepared to undertake appropriate training and be able to work under pressure.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are keen to recruit an experienced social worker. We are looking for people who are committed to putting our citizens at the heart of the work that we do and who want to work in a fast paced, dynamic and diverse area of work.
• You will be a qualified and experienced social worker and be registered with Social Care Wales.
• You will have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework in operation.
• You will be committed to providing regular supervision sessions to team members, taking a lead role in mentoring groups and undertaking quality audits.
• You will be committed to undertaking training opportunities, attending peer support sessions and supervision.
• You will be able to practice from a strength based perspective.
• You will want to work in the capital city of Wales in Services where we support each other and work together with other colleagues, professionals and organisations.
Additional information
A full valid driving licence and the use of a car during working hours is required for which an appropriate allowance will be paid.
Should you have any questions after receiving the full job description and person specification please contact Catherine [Kay] Morgan Social Work Team Manager at Hamadryad CMHT or Joanne Glover Integrated Manager, Hamadryad CMHT on (029) 20463488.
These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks and are suitable for post share.
Adult safeguarding and child protection are key priorities of the council and we aim to support children and adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and adults and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and adults have the right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for these roles will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform.
If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process then please contact one of the Team Managers (as above).
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