Adult Social Care Mental Health Social Worker
Location: Swanswell Point, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FS
Rate: £28.40 Umbrella | £20.74 PAYE
Contract: Full-Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Hybrid Working: Minimum three days per week in the office (subject to service needs and agreement with the Team Manager)
Join a Dedicated Adult Social Care Mental Health Team
We are currently recruiting for two experienced Social Workers to join Adult Social Care Mental Health Services in Coventry, including an exciting opportunity within the Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team (FACTT).
Current Vacancies
- 1 x Adult Social Care Mental Health Social Workers
- 1 x FACTT Social Worker (Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team)
Important: If submitting a candidate for the FACTT position, please clearly indicate this on the CV.
About the Role
As a Social Worker within Adult Social Care Mental Health Services, you will play a key role in supporting adults with complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, independence and positive outcomes through person-centred practice.
You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking statutory responsibilities and providing high-quality assessments, interventions and reviews for individuals accessing secondary mental health services.
Essential Experience
Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience in:
- Working within the Mental Health Act (MHA)
- Applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Operating within the Care Act 2014
- Supporting individuals accessing secondary mental health services
- Delivering recovery-focused and strengths-based interventions
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Completing Section 117 Mental Health Act reviews
- Working within a busy duty service environment
- Multi-disciplinary and partnership working
Additional Requirements for FACTT Social Worker
Applicants for the Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team must also possess:
- Experience within forensic mental health services
- Experience supporting individuals with both mental health conditions and autism diagnoses
- The ability to work with complex and high-risk cases using a person-centred, trauma-informed approach
If you have 2 years PQE and this is the role for you we would love to hear from you.
