Our Client Bexley Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Early Intervention Team for Psychosis.

Please note you MUST hold a Dip SW, CQSW or degree in Social Work and be a qualified AMHP. Registration with Social Work England is a mandatory requirement

Purpose of the job

To ensure the provision of assessment and social care support within a multi-disciplinary setting for people with mental health needs and their carers. To take a professional lead for Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) practice within the team and to take part with other AMHPs on a duty rota. To be a senior member of the Team undertaking the roles commensurate with that position; working to support the team manager whilst offering supervision to social work staff and guidance to more junior members of the team and MDT colleagues.
To deliver an effective Mental Health Service to clients referred to the team in keeping with the philosophy and objectives of the Section 75 Agreement.Main Duties

To take a lead role in managing incoming referrals to the Service and ensuring that the work is managed, prioritised and appropriately dealt with depending on risk, urgency, etc.,
To provide professional and managerial supervision to colleagues in planning effective mental health interventions.
To be familiar with, adhere to and implement all statutory duties and responsibilities under all relevant Adult Legislation.
To take part in the AMHP and/or AMHP Managers' rotas.
In consultation with the Team Manager to ensure that all work is allocated appropriately within the multi professional team.
To act as a consultation point for team members undertaking complex assessments and to assist in the decision making process regarding the future care of clients.
To carry a small but complex caseload.
To deputise for the Team Manager in her/his absence.
As Care Co-ordinator for service users to plan, implement and evaluate care plans.
To attend client reviews and other clinical meetings and to provide reports, documentation and appropriate record keeping in accordance with the Joint Mental Health Services Policies and Procedures