Social Worker/S117 Reviewing Officer

An exciting and interesting opportunity has arisen to appoint to a social work position within the local authority's mental health services.

The post will involve undertaking reviews of S117 entitlement to free aftercare under the provisions of the Mental Health Act and the successful applicant will be attending reviews which can be country wide.

You will provide social work support and advice to service users and carers and apply the universal offer, and whenever possible draw on community resources and liaise with health professionals.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate good assessment skills, and have knowledge of the mental health act, although qualification as an AMHP is not essential. The applicants will require good IT, recording and processing skills and demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to safely manage a busy caseload.

Fundamental to this post is the ability to assess and manage risk and work effectively under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policy and procedures, You will also contribute to the duty rota which includes decision making and liaison with regard to new referrals.

You will also be expected to participate on the Approved Mental Health Practitioner duty rota if qualified. You should have the capacity to adapt to ongoing service development and change and contribute to the success of new service models and ways of working.

**Please read the additional information attachments which will highlight in detail the essential/desirable attributes needed to apply for this role. Applicants will need to link their experience to the criteria stated in the attachment/s in order for the management team to choose the most suitable candidates for shortlisting**

Our base is at Clay Cross Area office but we are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, and our team is currently working from home and from the office based on the needs of the service.

If you require any further informal information, please contact Claire Bartram, Service Manager on [email protected]

Provisional Interview Date: approx. 2 weeks after closing date.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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SW Grade 9-11 - An initial one off lump sum 'Welcome payment' of £1500 (pro-rata) is attached to this post, payable in your first salary. If you are a qualified AMHP and practice as an AMHP in your post, you will instead receive a 'Welcome payment' of £2500 (pro-rata), payable in your first salary. If you voluntarily leave your employment with Derbyshire County Council within 12 months, you are required to repay some or all of the payment (Terms and conditions apply). Further information on employee retention payments is available on our website at Salary scales - Our Derbyshire.

Please note: We do not currently possess a visa sponsorship licence, and as a result, we are unable to review applications from individuals who do not possess the right to work in the UK. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further.