Job Description

The RoleYou will be confident in preparing formal reports, reviews and have experience in giving competent evidence to Mental Health Act Tribunals and other formal meetings. There will be opportunities to engage with families and carers.The successful candidate will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and have good communication and interpersonal skills. There is an expectation that the post holder will seek to develop their skills within this specialist area.All Social Workers work within the Care Programme Approach and will be expected to lead on particular responsibilities that will include-

• Assessment of patient needs for social work interventions throughout admission
• Ensuring that patients rights are protected under the Mental Health Act 1983, Children Act, Human Rights Act, Safeguarding Adults procedures, and Community Care legislation.
• Advocating for patients or ensuring the involvement of appropriate advocacy services
• Preparation and presentation of Mental Health Review Tribunal reports.
• Working with carers and family members including visits to family homes, completing Core Assessments as needed, liaison with home area Health and Social Care services, other voluntary or statutory agencies, identifying and assessing appropriate community resources.
• Planning for Discharge and recording Section 117 Aftercare arrangements.
• Attendance at Clinical Review meetings and presentation of evidence of social work intervention.

Main duties of the jobAbout youYou will be registered with Social Work England. There will be opportunities for ongoing training to ensure re-registration. You will receive monthly clinical supervision and regular CPD events.Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation including the Care Programme Approach is essential.St Andrews Birminghamis a 118 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport.About usYou can achieve more at St Andrews HealthcareSt Andrews Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.Date posted25 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa337,388 a year Depending on ExperienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberB0354-36597Job locationsSt. Andrews Healthcare70 Dogpool LaneBirminghamB30 2XRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe RoleYou will be confident in preparing formal reports, reviews and have experience in giving competent evidence to Mental Health Act Tribunals and other formal meetings. There will be opportunities to engage with families and carers.The successful candidate will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and have good communication and interpersonal skills. There is an expectation that the post holder will seek to develop their skills within this specialist area.All Social Workers work within the Care Programme Approach and will be expected to lead on particular responsibilities that will include-

• Assessment of patient needs for social work interventions throughout admission
• Ensuring that patients rights are protected under the Mental Health Act 1983, Children Act, Human Rights Act, Safeguarding Adults procedures, and Community Care legislation.
• Advocating for patients or ensuring the involvement of appropriate advocacy services
• Preparation and presentation of Mental Health Review Tribunal reports.
• Working with carers and family members including visits to family homes, completing Core Assessments as needed, liaison with home area Health and Social Care services, other voluntary or statutory agencies, identifying and assessing appropriate community resources.
• Planning for Discharge and recording Section 117 Aftercare arrangements.
• Attendance at Clinical Review meetings and presentation of evidence of social work intervention.

About youYou will be registered with Social Work England. There will be opportunities for ongoing training to ensure re-registration. You will receive monthly clinical supervision and regular CPD events.Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation including the Care Programme Approach is essential. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe RoleYou will be confident in preparing formal reports, reviews and have experience in giving competent evidence to Mental Health Act Tribunals and other formal meetings. There will be opportunities to engage with families and carers.The successful candidate will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and have good communication and interpersonal skills. There is an expectation that the post holder will seek to develop their skills within this specialist area.All Social Workers work within the Care Programme Approach and will be expected to lead on particular responsibilities that will include-

• Assessment of patient needs for social work interventions throughout admission
• Ensuring that patients rights are protected under the Mental Health Act 1983, Children Act, Human Rights Act, Safeguarding Adults procedures, and Community Care legislation.
• Advocating for patients or ensuring the involvement of appropriate advocacy services
• Preparation and presentation of Mental Health Review Tribunal reports.
• Working with carers and family members including visits to family homes, completing Core Assessments as needed, liaison with home area Health and Social Care services, other voluntary or statutory agencies, identifying and assessing appropriate community resources.
• Planning for Discharge and recording Section 117 Aftercare arrangements.
• Attendance at Clinical Review meetings and presentation of evidence of social work intervention.

About youYou will be registered with Social Work England. There will be opportunities for ongoing training to ensure re-registration. You will receive monthly clinical supervision and regular CPD events.Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation including the Care Programme Approach is essential.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Qualified Social Worker - with Social Worker Degree

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Qualified Social Worker - with Social Worker Degree

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