Responsibilities

• The remit of the team is to undertake work within the Learning Disability and/or Autism Programme to support people to be discharged from long term hospital stays, that require specialist bespoke placements and who are subject to the Mental Health Act 1983; people may also be on forensic sections MHA 37/41 and subject to the Ministry of Justice. We also work with our commissioners, health colleagues and the ICB Learning Disability and/or Autism Programme in preventing hospital admission and supporting with community placement breakdowns.
• As a valued member of this team, you will need to have a good understanding and experience of the application of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.
• You will be working in an exciting and sometimes challenging environment in close partnership with external agencies and providers, which will require high levels of confidence and independence.
• The role will also require strong leadership skills and providing supervision for Social Workers in the team.
• You will have experience of working creatively with adults who have care and support needs and will bring a commitment to the principles of strengths-based practice, promoting independence and wellbeing whilst safely managing risks.
• We will provide regular formal and informal supervision due to the nature of the complex case work.

Requirements

• You will need to be a Qualified Social Worker who is a Practice Educator, BIA or AMHP qualified.
• You will need to have effective communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills.
• You must be able to drive and have use of a vehicle for work purposes (a taxi service will be provided where disability precludes this) and registered with Social Work England.
• You will have a good understanding and experience of the application of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.
• The team has adapted hybrid working, where you will be partly office and partly home-based.
• You will need to be able to work in partnership with external agencies and providers, and demonstrate confidence and independence.

Benefits

• Latest technology enabling you to work flexibly
• Mileage payment
• An Electric vehicle car leasing scheme
• A career pathway that provides a comprehensive induction, supervision, Continuous Professional Development
• Excellent occupational pension scheme
• A flexible work environment where you feel valued and supported
• Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays