Derbyshire County Council
Ilkeston, UK
An opportunity has arisen within the Erewash Derbyshire Mental Health Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker. This is a fixed term post for six months to cover secondment. The team works with people with mental health difficulties from the age of 16 onwards during transition and then into adulthood. You will require good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, as you will be assessing clients care needs, and working with them and their support networks to create support plans, as well as knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Using person centred, strengths-based approaches you will be supporting people to lead fulfilled lives in our local communities.A good working knowledge of Safeguarding is also essential and confidence in decision making and risk management.AMHP qualification would be an advantage although not essential **Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the...