Job Ref: 214951208

Date: 2021-10-19 17:39:32

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Eden Brown Synergy have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Social Worker to join the Community Mental Health team in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. We are looking for someone to start immediately on an ongoing basis.

This is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 – 37.5 hours per week including some working from home (to be agreed with the candidate).

The post holder will be the Social Care Lead – managing a team of six social workers within an integrated CMHT – responsible for all social care responsibilities (Care Act assessments, Care and Support planning, reviews) and safeguarding.

Key experience required:

Experience managing and supervising a social work team, preferably in a mental health service
Strong leadership skills
Car Drive (essential)
Clear experience and operational knowledge of working in a busy and pressurised front-line team
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) one to one and with client groups
Complex case management; working with children and families as well as adults
Good collaborative skills, maintaining strong relationships with partners
Safeguarding and continued Healthcare
Sound understanding of current Social Care legislation including Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act etc
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Able to work independently to strict deadlines under pressure
To demonstrate person-centred working
Ability to utilise ICT at a high level and adapt to new ICT systems
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the role and the complexity of the work undertaken to achieve the best outcomes.

If you meet the criteria and are interested in applying for the role, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to Robbie at Eden Brown Synergy. You can email or call (phone number removed).

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer

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