Senior Mental Health Social Worker

Senior Mental Health Social Worker focuses on carry out comprehensive mental health assessments in line with the social services and well‑being (wales) act 2014, ensuring a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach.

What the role involves

• Carry out comprehensive mental health assessments in line with the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014, ensuring a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach.
• Undertake Care and Treatment Plan (CTP) responsibilities under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, ensuring individuals receive coordinated, outcome‑focused support.
• Provide AMHP duties (if qualified), including Mental Health Act assessments, coordinating applications for detention, and ensuring legal safeguards are upheld.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues including psychiatrists, CPNs, psychologists, occupational therapists, and third‑sector partners to deliver holistic communit.
• Manage risk, including suicide risk, self‑neglect, exploitation, and safeguarding concerns, following Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and contribute to best‑interest decisions where individuals lack capacity.

Skills and requirements

• Registration: Must be registered with Social Care Wales.
• Experience: Substantial experience working in mental health settings, preferably within community teams.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and risk‑management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is often required for community visits.

Confirmed role details

• Support, and contribute to statutory mental health functions under the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014.
• An AMHP qualification is highly desirable due to the team’s statutory responsibilities.

Known job details

• Pay: £40 per hour