Social Work Assistant, Mental Health - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD

SALARY:
£28,831 - £31,740 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£28,831 - £31,740

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

An opportunity has arisen to join the Mental Health Officer Team as a Mental Health Social Work Assistant.

You will be closely aligned with community and hospital based mental health services, providing support to adults with severe and enduring mental health needs who are in need of support.

You will be involved in multi-disciplinary working, supporting the recovery journey of adults who have severe and enduring mental health needs.

You will work closely with Mental Health Officers and Social Workers, and with NHS partners, providing support with assessment, personal outcome and recovery focussed care planning and review.

You will be directly involved in the delivery of support to adults with severe and enduring mental health needs.

You will be experienced in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals, carers, and other agencies, and will be able to develop good working relationships with other locality based partners.

You will deliver support in line with policy, procedure and best practice. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Individual:

You must hold SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare/ Health and Social Care, or equivalent and have experience in mental health recovery related work.

You will be skilled in developing effective interpersonal relationships with service users, carers and other agencies, and have experience of working in partnership with other locality based partners to offer support focussed on personal outcomes and recovery.

You will demonstrate good written, IT and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate skills in assessment, care planning and review processes.

You must have a genuine interest in working with people in a recovery focussed way to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

You will be expected to travel efficiently between various work locations. Due to the rural nature of Perth and Kinross, this is normally undertaken by car/pool car. A driving license is therefore required.

If this sounds like a role where you could share your relevant experience and make a positive difference then we would like to hear from you.

If you would like any further information please contact Lorna Davage, Team Leader on /

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.