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Social Worker - Mental Health
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- Posted By: RSD Technology Ltd
- Address:
- Contact: 01792 585859
- Date Posted: 2nd Jul 2008
- Salary: £25-30ph
- Location: Bridgend
- Reference Code: Mental Health
- Views Since Posting: 43
- Full Description:
PURPOSE OF POST
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB/JOB SUMMARY/OVERALL OBJECTIVE
To enable optimal outcomes which promote social welfare and inclusion for individuals, families, groups and communities.
SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES/KEY TASKS OF THE POST
To fulfil statutory responsibilities and apply the professional values, ethics, knowledge and skills of social work practice.
Work with individuals, families, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances.
Support individuals by respecting their needs, views and circumstances.
Assess risk to individuals, families, groups, communities and take appropriate action to minimise such risk.
Manage and be accountable (with supervision and support) for your own social work practice within your organisation.
Reflect on and continue to develop your professional practice.
Plan and implement care.
Promote non-abusive and non-aggressive behaviour.
To maximise the participation of service users, carers and advocates to ensure that the individual service user is central to the care planning process.
To work in partnership with other agencies and workers to plan, develop and deliver co-ordinated services for Users and Carers.
To plan and co-ordinate packages of care which promote independence and enable service users to maximise their potential within their own communities.
To promote the protection of vulnerable people whilst respecting an individuals right to undertake acceptable risks within their everyday lives.
Within overall service delivery contracts, to monitor and evaluate service provision in meeting individuals identified needs and circumstances.
To fulfil the role of Care Co-ordinator in relation to care planning.
To undertake all necessary duties as a Social Worker as laid down in relevant legislation (e.g. The NHS & Community Care Act 1990, Carers Act 2000 and Mental Health Act 1983).
To accept the direction /supervision of the Team Leader /Senior Practitioner.
To develop and maintain links with fellow professionals and others to promote the service.
To ensure that case recording is kept updated and that administrative procedures are followed.
To Promote excellence and highlight shortfall in service provision.
To participate in individual reviews, planning meetings and other forums to ensure that appropriate services are provided.
To undertake training appropriate to the post.
To promote and implement policies and procedures of the Authority and Directorate and contribute to their development.
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