Adult Social Care Worker – Mental Health

Job title:

Adult Social Care Worker – Mental Health

Company:

North Somerset Council

Job description

About UsNorth Somerset is an attractive, rural local authority area which includes the popular coastal towns of Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon and Portishead. Its coastline and the nearby Mendip Hills attract visitors from throughout the surrounding area. Bordering with Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) and Somerset, and with easy access from the M5, North Somerset is easily commutable from a wide range of nearby towns and cities, making it a highly desirable place to work.North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Adult Social Care Worker in the Recovery & Social Care integrated Mental Health service with North Somerset Council Adult Care and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust (AWP). This position is currently based at The Coast Resource Centre Worle.You will be working with adults of working age with severe and enduring mental illness providing a strengths based perspective within a multi disciplinary setting. You will be expected to undertake various duties, including Care Act (2014) assessments and reviews, work closely with social workers in the team to carry out best interest decision-making, capacity assessments, risk assessments, and provide intervention to maximise independence and wellbeing for the people in our service. Working closely with other professionals and agencies, you will ensure people using our service receive an excellent standard of social care alongside their mental health care.You will work within key legislative frameworks such as the Care Act (2014), The Mental Health Act (1983) and the Mental Capacity Act (2005). In this role, you will undertake a number of diverse specialist or technical activities for adults with care and support needs within frameworks or assessments from other professionals, using skills that would be gained through formal qualifications and/or considerable relevant work experience. Roles at this level are expected to work unsupervised for much of the time, accessing and assessing information independently and can be undertaken by telephone, face to face in the community, office base or in service users’ home.Key Responsibilities:

• To work within the community Mental Health Recovery team to provided support and intervention for people with severe and enduring mental illness within the remit of adult social care within the integrated team. To work as part of MDT around the person to promote mental wellbeing, reduce and mitigate risk and promote positive outcomes for service uses.
• To work with service users and families/carers to provide advice and support, assess risk and care needs of service users under the Care Act and S117 to develop a framework for care plans/programme of intervention to meet their needs.
• With support of senior social workers carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision making.
• To undertake a full range of social care and statutory tasks, provide social care knowledge within the integrated team.
• To provide timely review in line with Avon & Wiltshire Partnership and N-Somerset organisational procedures/polices and statutory duties.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about working in social care and mental health, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:

• Vocational qualification or experience to NVQ level 3 or 4 relevant to the service user group or equivalent.
• Significant practical experience of working with in social care and Mental Health
• Sound assessment skills and ability to analyse eligible needs and think creatively to meet needs under the Care Act and S117
• Ability to write clear and concise reports which are consistent and of a high quality.
• Ability to work without close supervision and recognize personal and professional boundaries to seek advice when appropriate.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the threshold for service users and carers.
• Ability to travel widely throughout North Somerset and out of area. Valid driving licence and own transport, is an essential condition for this role.

What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Parking permit to local care park
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .How to ApplyIf you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Mel Williams, Recovery Integrated Team Manager on MelWilliams@nhs.net or Tel: 01934 523700 Direct number 01934 317158.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Friday 28 February 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Location

Worle, Somerset

Job date

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:06:20 GMT

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