Social Worker/s117 Reviewing Officer - Clay Cross, United Kingdom - Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire County Council

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Clay Cross, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The opportunity has arisen to appoint to a social work position within the local authority's mental health services.

The post is to undertake reviews of S117 entitlement to free aftercare under the provisions of the Mental Health Act and the successful applicant will be attending reviews which can be country wide.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate good assessment skills, and have knowledge of the mental health act, although qualification as an AMHP is not essential.

The applicants will require good IT, recording and processing skills and demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to safely manage a busy caseload.

Fundamental to this post is the ability to assess and manage risk and work effectively under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policy and procedures, You will also contribute to the duty rota which includes decision making and liaison with regard to new referrals.

You will also be expected to participate on the Approved Mental Health Practitioner duty rota if qualified.

You should have the capacity to adapt to ongoing service development and change and contribute to the success of new service models and ways of working.

A car user allowance is attached to this post but it is possible for the allowance to be converted to other forms of transport where there is a requirement to undertake travel as part of this post.

Our base is at Clay Cross Area office but we are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, and our team is currently working from home and from the office based on the needs of the service.

Provisional Interview Date:
The week beginning 20 May 2024

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SW Grade An initial one off lump sum 'Welcome payment' of £1500 (pro-rata) is attached to this post, payable in your first salary. If you are a qualified AMHP and practice as an AMHP in your post, you will instead receive a 'Welcome payment' of £2500 (pro-rata), payable in your first salary. If you voluntarily leave your employment with Derbyshire County Council within 12 months, you are required to repay some or all of the payment (Terms and conditions apply). Further information on employee retention payments is available on our website at Salary scales - Our Derbyshire.