Social Worker Mental Health - Randstad Care : Job Details

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering social work services to individuals with mental health needs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and Planning: Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health needs, risks, and strengths, developing individualized care plans to address their unique situations.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring timely interventions and ongoing support throughout their treatment journey.
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare providers, psychiatrists, nurses, and other professionals to deliver coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention during crises, working to stabilize clients and connect them with appropriate services.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults and children.
• Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' rights and needs within the mental health system, empowering them to make informed choices about their care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all client interactions, assessments, and care plans in line with professional standards and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work.
• Registration: Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Proven experience working in mental health, preferably within a social work or multidisciplinary team.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of mental health issues and the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions.
  • Excellent assessment, planning, and case management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Enhanced DBS check.
  • Full clean driving license (if applicable).

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.