Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team

Our Client Lewisham Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Community Mental Health Team.The CMHT offers support and a range of interventions for adults of working age who have serious long-term mental health conditions. The social worker will act as a care coordinator alongside colleagues from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation and the voluntary sector. They will hold a caseload of people on CPA, as well as covering the team duty rota and leading on adult safeguarding and Care Act assessments within the multi-disciplinary team. The Neighbourhood 1 CMHT is based in Deptford a stone''s thrown from the vibrant and bustling local high street and offers excellent transport links. The successful candidate will have: - experience of adult mental health casework in a community mental health setting.- strong assessment and engagement skills.- knowledge of clinical and social issues and the management of risk in relation to mental health service-users.- experience of working within the statutory framework of the CA 2014, MHA 1983 and MCA 2005.- the ability to manage a caseload in an integrated multi-disciplinary service undertaking fast-moving casework and regular MDT duties on rota.- experience of carrying out a range of assessments and interventions including adult safeguarding. What you need: QSW Status - including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE A minimum of 2 years'' experience Right to work in the UK Benefits of wo
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