Mental Health Social Worker OPMH

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven individual.

This post would suitable for an experienced Band 6 professional or a recently qualified Band 5 social worker who is required to complete their ASYE.

As a Social Worker in the Older Persons Mental  Health Team

• To be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health team and contribute to the effective provision of mental health services to working age adults in the area of Torbay.
• To undertake holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers, prepare care plans, commission services to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust/Devon Partnership Trust standards, policies and guidelines.
• To have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation
• To be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and  Mental Capacity Act 2005
• To be able to make a positive difference in people’s lives, by working in partnership with service users, their carers and families

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work within the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Excellence Model of Social Work and to promote its practice and values and to support the development of the highest quality social work , working   as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Be  skilled in initial assessment and risk management of client’s presenting to the service, having an understanding of basic human needs, emotional social and physical
• An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Capacity Act requirements.
• Sound understanding of Care Act 2014 and related code of practice
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health and strength based approach

• Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Informed verbal and written consent should be obtained from service users and patients for all assessments care plans and interventions.
• Communications may include dealing with those people who have difficulties relating to highly complex, contentious emotional, psychological conditions associated with their presenting conditions. People may have difficulties in communicating or understanding their condition. Communication may involve skills in managing anger, motivating, negotiating, counselling, training, empathising and reassuring

• Physical ability to carry out duties in the community with appropriate adaptations/adjustments
• Ability to travel efficiently around the Torbay and surrounding area in order to carry out duties

• To ensure people who use our services, needs are assessed holistically, taking into account their needs, such as housing, employment, education and general health within the individual care plan.
• To promote service users. carers and families participation in the co-design of appropriate support plans based on measurable outcomes within agreed policies and budgetary provision. This will include ensuring transparency of action plans with service users in relation to any changes or withdrawal of services as necessary

• To complete   Care Act assessments and care plans records in line with service policies and procedures , working in a strengths based and outcome focussed approach.
• To work as part of an integrated health and social care mental health team exchanging professional knowledge, experience and providing mutual support

• Third sector organisations, identifying suitable resources providers to arrange for the delivery of appropriate support plans within available resources. To identify and feed back to the Social Care lead any service provision deficiencies.
• commission and review care packages and services to meet service user’s needs in line with their assessed social care needs and within budgetary constraints

• To actively participate in regular supervision with line manager
• To identify development needs with your line manager and to attend training courses, develop knowledge as appropriate

• To maintain accurate, factual and up to date records of work completed as directed by line manager
• To complete Social care panel paperwork as and when required

• Embrace challenges as an opportunity to learn constructively about ways of improving our services
• Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued

• Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
• To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/clients need and be adaptable and responsive

• To plan and prioritise own work and caseload.
• To draw up detailed care plans in partnership with service users, patients and carers
• To take part in referral allocation meetings, or self-allocate new work, depending upon team practice. A