Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 400+ reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.
Location: Tickhill Road Hospital, Doncaster
Team/Specialism: Approved Mental Health Professional
Pay Rate: £38 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 3-Months
Hours: Full-time
Why work with us?
- Personalized Support: At Sanctuary Personnel, we believe in building strong relationships. Connect with us and benefit from your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience in recruiting social work roles in both the public and private sectors. We provide tailored guidance to ensure your success.
- Exclusive Benefits: Join us and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits that enhance your professional journey. We offer a fully online and paperless registration service, free DBS and compliance service, and access to paid mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable). Additionally, we provide exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working options, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable), and extensive equipment provided.
- Career Development: We prioritize your growth and revalidation/registration renewal based on your length of service. We also offer a £250 refer-a-friend bonus once your referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped - T&Cs apply) and a find your own job bonus of £250 for bringing your own position to us. Access our online career's hub for further development opportunities.
- Smooth Payroll Process: Enjoy the convenience of daily payroll and our reliable in-house payroll system. We ensure timely and hassle-free payments, so you can focus on making a difference.
Main Duties:
- To carry out and manage the process of MHA assessments, consistent with legal and statutory obligations including identification and implementation of least restrictive options and identification, engagement and support of Nearest Relatives when undertaking statutory work
- To undertake duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 including, participation (when required) in the Doncaster area Out of Hours 17:00 -08:30 (Mon-Fri) AMHP/Adult Making Safe back-up rota.
- To be the Statutory decision - maker on behalf of DMBC with regard to the AMHP role and responsibility under the MHA
- The post holder will provide specialised advice to colleagues, managers and partner agencies in relation to mental health issues and where appropriate to the application of mental health law.
- To provide support and advice to colleagues in relation to statutory work; including Community Treatment Orders, Guardianship, Mental Health Tribunals and Mental Capacity Act issues.
- To undertake assessments under the Mental Capacity Act and where appropriate initiate Best Interests procedure
- Maintain AMHP status in line with statutory regulations.
- Provide practice placement supervision for trainee SW’s & AMHPs
- To lead and implement clinical practice guidelines, standards and protocols, ensuring the highest quality service user experience.
- To undertake joint working with care coordinators on a small number of complex cases, particularly where social care needs or the use of mental health legislation is under consideration.
- To maintain and collate accurate clinical records on both paper and on the Trust and/or Local Authority computerised system, including the maintenance of electronic case records.
- To be committed to and involved in the development of the service through participation in education and in service training and contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to their area of work.
- Prepare and present written and verbal reports to the First Tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers hearings and application to Magistrate Court.
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Degree or equivalent in social work
- Current Social Work England registration
- Significant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Anna Phillips. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!
