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Mental Health Social Worker

Job Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Work Practitioner to join the North Caerphilly CMHT. Based in Rhymney, this multi-disciplinary team provides critical mental health services to individuals experiencing severe mental distress. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges, focusing on their needs, strengths, and risks.
  • Take on the role of Care Coordinator, managing and reviewing care plans tailored to individual recovery journeys.
  • Participate in the duty desk rota, providing timely and effective responses to mental health crises.
  • Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary professionals, service users, and their families to deliver person-centered support.
  • Manage complex cases, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed and mitigated.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional and legal standards.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.
  • Experience: Demonstrable experience in mental health services, including care coordination and risk management.
  • Skills: Strong assessment, decision-making, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Knowledge: A solid understanding of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and related legislation.
  • A commitment to promoting recovery-focused, person-centered care.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

  • A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
  • Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
  • An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
  • Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
  • Payroll service twice a week.
  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
  • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
  • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
  • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.