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.