Community Mental Health Social Worker - Neath Port Talbot Council

Community Mental Health Team - Social Worker

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Based at the Civic Centre in Neath, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive Community Mental Health Team working with adults across the locality.

You'll manage a caseload of more complex work, carrying out assessments that identify outcomes in partnership with individuals, families and carers. The role includes capacity assessments, Best Interest Assessments, CHC assessments and financial assessments within the Council's charging framework. You'll work jointly with other professionals and agencies, attend and contribute to case conferences and reviews, and take appropriate action to protect people at risk. AMHP duties may form part of the role where relevant.

Work pattern: 4 days office based, 1 day from home (dependent on staffing levels).

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years' experience in the social work market
• A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England
• Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
• A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you'd prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options - whichever suits you best
• Twice-weekly payroll
• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed
• We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England
• Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer
• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts
• DBS and compliance support to help keep the process smooth and straightforward

To apply for this role, you will need to hold:

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England - can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.