Mental Health Social Worker

<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job Title:</strong> Mental Health Social Worker<strong><br></strong><strong>Location:</strong> Slough</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £40 per hour</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Liquid Personnel is looking for a capable and experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join the Adult Mental Health Team for our client at Slough.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What will your responsibilities be?</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Mental Health Assessments:</strong>&nbsp;Undertake thorough assessments of individuals' mental health and social care needs, using a strengths-based and risk-informed approach.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Care and Support Planning:</strong>&nbsp;Develop and implement personalised support plans that align with recovery goals and legal duties.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Crisis Intervention:</strong>&nbsp;Respond effectively to mental health crises, including carrying out risk assessments and initiating safeguarding measures when necessary.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Mental Health Act Duties:</strong>&nbsp;Where appropriate, carry out duties under the Mental Health Act, including participation in Mental Health Tribunals and Section 117 aftercare planning.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Multi-disciplinary Working:</strong>&nbsp;Collaborate with Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), psychiatrists, GPs, housing providers and other professionals to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Safeguarding:</strong>&nbsp;Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action, including making referrals and contributing to enquiries.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Mental Capacity Assessments:</strong>&nbsp;Complete assessments of mental capacity and participate in Best Interests decision-making as required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Varied Caseload:</strong>&nbsp;Work with a diverse range of service users and case complexities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Supportive Environment:</strong>&nbsp;Benefit from a supportive multi-disciplinary team with access to both clinical and managerial supervision.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Professional Development:</strong>&nbsp;Opportunities for training, continuing professional development (CPD), and specialisation in areas such as Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or forensic work.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Meaningful Impact:</strong>&nbsp;Make a real difference in the lives of individuals managing mental health conditions by supporting recovery and autonomy.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Career Progression:</strong>&nbsp;Clear pathways for career development and advancement within the service.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Qualifications and Experience Required:</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Professional Qualification:</strong>&nbsp;A recognised qualification in social work (MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Registration:</strong>&nbsp;Registered with Social Work England.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Experience:</strong>&nbsp;At least one year of post-qualification experience in a mental health setting.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Knowledge of Legislation:</strong> Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007), the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills:</strong> Excellent communication, assessment, and risk management skills; comfortable working under pressure.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Driving Licence:</strong>&nbsp;A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for community-based work</span></li> </ul> <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Why Liquid Personnel?</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;" type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;Free DBS and compliance service</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *</span></li> </ul> <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Reasonable Adjustments:</strong></span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">BH - 190248</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">GH - 31901</span></p>