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Senior Social Worker - Early Intervention Team for Psychosis

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Job Description - Senior Social Worker - Early Intervention Team for Psychosis

Our Client Bexley Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Early Intervention Team for Psychosis.

Please note you MUST hold a Dip SW, CQSW or degree in Social Work and be a qualified AMHP. Registration with Social Work England is a mandatory requirement

Purpose of the job

  • To ensure the provision of assessment and social care support within a multi-disciplinary setting for people with mental health needs and their carers. To take a professional lead for Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) practice within the team and to take part with other AMHPs on a duty rota. To be a senior member of the Team undertaking the roles commensurate with that position; working to support the team manager whilst offering supervision to social work staff and guidance to more junior members of the team and MDT colleagues.
  • To deliver an effective Mental Health Service to clients referred to the team in keeping with the philosophy and objectives of the Section 75 Agreement.

Main Duties

  • To take a lead role in managing incoming referrals to the Service and ensuring that the work is managed, prioritised and appropriately dealt with depending on risk, urgency, etc.,
  • To provide professional and managerial supervision to colleagues in planning effective mental health interventions.
  • To be familiar with, adhere to and implement all statutory duties and responsibilities under all relevant Adult Legislation.
  • To take part in the AMHP and/or AMHP Mangers' rotas.
  • In consultation with the Team Manager to ensure that all work is allocated appropriately within the multi professional team.
  • To act as a consultation point for team members undertaking complex assessments and to assist in the decision making process regarding the future care of clients.
  • To carry a small but complex caseload.
  • To deputise for the Team Manger in her/his absence.
  • As Care Co-ordinator for service users to plan, implement and evaluate care plans.
  • To attend client reviews and other clinical meetings and to provide reports, documentation and appropriate record keeping in accordance with the Joint Mental Health Services Policies and Procedures.
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