Mental Health Duty Social Worker in Royton

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated social worker who is passionate about providing short term intervention to people who are referred to the Adult Mental Health Social Work Team. You will be part of a team that includes a Social Care Lead, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Community Support Workers, and Administrators all working collaboratively to make a real difference in people's lives. You will be working alongside the NHS mental health teams and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sectors. If you have a positive, can-do approach and are passionate about supporting others and thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare for social work contact and involvement, including reviewing case notes, liaising with others for additional information and evaluating information.
• Be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues and follow relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.
• Respond to crisis situations, making assessments about urgency and using appropriate legal intervention.
• Develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with partnership agencies, including health and voluntary sector agencies.

Qualifications:

• A Social Work degree or an equivalent recognised Social Work Qualification, e.g. DipSW.
• Ability to negotiate with others both internal and external, e.g. health service or voluntary sector organisations, to secure appropriate services for Service Users, Carers and Families.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver social work services.

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We have identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

Our Benefits Package:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10 years' service.
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups.

Inclusive Recruitment:

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.