Social Worker - Older Peoples Mental Health
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/01/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/02/2019 23:59
Salary:
£26,470 - £38,052 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-On-tees
Further Information
Benefits & Grade:
Grade J-M
(Social Workers who are practicing as an authorised Approved Mental Health Professional will be awarded an additional grade)
A rare opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent Social Worker / AMHP to primarily work within the Stockton Integrated Mental Health Service providing assessments to clients over the age of 65 with severe and enduring mental health problems. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Social Worker to join a well-established and very supportive Team.
You will be required to be responsible for a caseload as directed and work within legislative frameworks to deliver a high standard of care to users and carers of the service. The key role of this post is to ensure that the needs of adult's within Stockton Borough Council are care managed and reviewed appropriately according to current legal, government and departmental policy, guidance and procedures. Experience of working in this area is preferred.
AMHP qualification and experience is desirable with the ability to carry out assessments under Mental Health Act 1983 with good risk/needs assessment skills. Those without AMHP qualification would be expected to work towards this in line with the departmental progression policy.
Due to the role requiring frequent travel between venues across the borough, a full driving license and access to a motor vehicle is required for this role.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please ensure you refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Person Specification when completing your application as they are used to select candidates for interview.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Sue Stabler, Team Manager, on 01642 737353.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high quality level of service.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.