Adults Social Worker - Mental Health

Our client Somerset Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Mental Health and Learning disabilities team.EssentialRelevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team- relevant to needs of postEvidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or EducationKnowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group.IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation and retrieval of data and information.Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)Main Responsibilities and DutiesMake ongoing assessments of allocated casesto reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm. Responsible fora caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.Community Care, integrated careprogramme approach andrisk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals.Statutory reviews andcomply with appropriate legislation, policy andprocedures.Assess client needs in consultation with them and with otherprofessionals and agree levels of support.The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others.The ..... full job details .....