The Mental Health Social Work Team is part of North Lincolnshire Council’s Adult’s and Community Wellbeing support offer. Staff work across the community providing services in an individual’s home, care home, community setting or place of choice. The team provides proportionate support at the right time and place to ensure maximum independence.
The Mental Health Social Work Team offers a service focusing on NLC’s statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Mental Health Act 1983.
The Team is led by a dedicated Manager and directed by the Principal Social Worker, and comprises Social Workers, Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), and Mental Health Officers.
We work with
Adults ordinarily resident in North Lincolnshire Those eligible under the Care Act and who have a primary diagnosis of a mental health disorder or mental illness A day in the life…
Who we support
Our main focus is to support people who are experiencing mental ill health. We adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that health and social care needs of adults residing in North Lincolnshire are met in a coordinated way. We work closely with external partners such as police, fire, hospitals, community mental health professionals, and private and third sector agencies to support people to feel safe, supported, and in control of their own lives. The Mental Health Social Work Team works with people and their circle of support to develop solutions to improve and meet social care needs, help with daily living activities, practical tasks, and develop the confidence, strength, and skills to carry out these activities independently to enable people to continue to live their lives well. Our goal is to provide a service that is fully person-centred, supporting people’s physical, emotional, and social needs to improve and develop their whole wellbeing. Improve health and well-being outcomes Increase and sustain daily living skills Support carers to continue to care Support and encourage involvement and the use of community assets We aim to enable independence, ensuring individuals are supported actively to take managed risks to build confidence and increase independence. We want individuals to live and thrive within their communities and will support them to retain the skills and support networks they need to remain as independent as possible, regardless of where they live. We assess need under the Care Act eligibility criteria and complete Individual Support Plans in partnership with individuals and their circle of support to ensure the support we provide is personalised and effective at an individual level to achieve good outcomes and maximise independence. Some of our Core Functions
Undertake assessments to identify needs Co-produce individual support plans Undertake reviews Conduct Mental Capacity Assessment and make Best Interest Decisions Offer advice and guidance Commission packages of care to meet identified needs Participate in and contribute to Section 117 reviews (Mental Health Act 1983) Complete S42 safeguarding enquiries What qualities does your team look for in someone wanting to pursue a career in this area?
Objectivity Empathy Resiliency / Self-Care Skills Professionalism Critical thinking Creativity Focus Good manners What advice would you give someone just getting started?
To gain experience of working with individuals with mental health conditions Experience of working in the adult care sector or voluntary work in this sector The team can support with
Social Work placements for universities Social Work Apprenticeships university level Day in the life….videos
Explore the range of ‘Day in the Life’ videos to get an inside look at what a typical day is like for staff working in different teams within Adult Services at North Lincolnshire Council. Feedback Supportive Nothing is too much for my worker I have been supported to move back to live independently in my own home My worker has supported me to attend activities, so I am not sat on my own at home more
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Adults ordinarily resident in North Lincolnshire Those eligible under the Care Act and who have a primary diagnosis of a mental health disorder or mental illness A day in the life…
Who we support
Our main focus is to support people who are experiencing mental ill health. We adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that health and social care needs of adults residing in North Lincolnshire are met in a coordinated way. We work closely with external partners such as police, fire, hospitals, community mental health professionals, and private and third sector agencies to support people to feel safe, supported, and in control of their own lives. The Mental Health Social Work Team works with people and their circle of support to develop solutions to improve and meet social care needs, help with daily living activities, practical tasks, and develop the confidence, strength, and skills to carry out these activities independently to enable people to continue to live their lives well. Our goal is to provide a service that is fully person-centred, supporting people’s physical, emotional, and social needs to improve and develop their whole wellbeing. Improve health and well-being outcomes Increase and sustain daily living skills Support carers to continue to care Support and encourage involvement and the use of community assets We aim to enable independence, ensuring individuals are supported actively to take managed risks to build confidence and increase independence. We want individuals to live and thrive within their communities and will support them to retain the skills and support networks they need to remain as independent as possible, regardless of where they live. We assess need under the Care Act eligibility criteria and complete Individual Support Plans in partnership with individuals and their circle of support to ensure the support we provide is personalised and effective at an individual level to achieve good outcomes and maximise independence. Some of our Core Functions
Undertake assessments to identify needs Co-produce individual support plans Undertake reviews Conduct Mental Capacity Assessment and make Best Interest Decisions Offer advice and guidance Commission packages of care to meet identified needs Participate in and contribute to Section 117 reviews (Mental Health Act 1983) Complete S42 safeguarding enquiries What qualities does your team look for in someone wanting to pursue a career in this area?
Objectivity Empathy Resiliency / Self-Care Skills Professionalism Critical thinking Creativity Focus Good manners What advice would you give someone just getting started?
To gain experience of working with individuals with mental health conditions Experience of working in the adult care sector or voluntary work in this sector The team can support with
Social Work placements for universities Social Work Apprenticeships university level Day in the life….videos
Explore the range of ‘Day in the Life’ videos to get an inside look at what a typical day is like for staff working in different teams within Adult Services at North Lincolnshire Council. Feedback Supportive Nothing is too much for my worker I have been supported to move back to live independently in my own home My worker has supported me to attend activities, so I am not sat on my own at home more
#J-18808-Ljbffr
