Adult Social Worker - Mental Health

Adult Social Care Mental Health Social WorkerLocation: Swanswell Point, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FSRate: £28.40 Umbrella | £20.74 PAYEContract: Full-Time, 37 Hours Per WeekWorking Pattern: Monday to FridayHybrid Working: Minimum three days per week in the office (subject to service needs and agreement with the Team Manager)Join a Dedicated Adult Social Care Mental Health TeamWe are currently recruiting for two experienced Social Workers to join Adult Social Care Mental Health Services in Coventry, including an exciting opportunity within the Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team (FACTT).Current Vacancies1 x Adult Social Care Mental Health Social Workers1 x FACTT Social Worker (Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team)Important: If submitting a candidate for the FACTT position, please clearly indicate this on the CV.About the RoleAs a Social Worker within Adult Social Care Mental Health Services, you will play a key role in supporting adults with complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, independence and positive outcomes through person-centred practice.You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking statutory responsibilities and providing high-quality assessments, interventions and reviews for individuals accessing secondary mental health services.Essential ExperienceCandidates must demonstrate substantial experience in:Working within the Mental Health Act (MHA)Applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)Operating within the Care Act 2014Supporting individuals accessing secondary mental health servicesDelivering recovery-focused and strengths-based interventionsRisk assessment and risk managementCompleting Section 117 Mental Health Act reviewsWorking within a busy duty service environmentMulti-disciplinary and partnership workingAdditional Requirements for FACTT Social WorkerApplicants for the Forensic, Autism & Therapeutic Team must also possess:Experience within forensic mental health servicesExperience supporting individuals with both mental health conditions and autism diagnosesThe ability to work with complex and high-risk cases using a person-centred, trauma-informed approachThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.If you have 2 years PQE and this is the role for you we would love to hear from you.