Social Worker, Mental Health

Overview

The Social Care team are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker to join them in contributing to a caring and vibrant service working in the Baywide area. This exciting opportunity will enable the successful applicant to make a positive difference in delivering holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers. The Baywide Social Care Team are a small supportive team who enjoy mentoring team members and students and are passionate about delivering quality care to patients.

We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance.

• To be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Baywide Social Care Team and contribute to the effective assessment and discharge planning with working age adults in the area of Torbay and for Torbay residents in out of area hospitals in the region.
• To undertake holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers, prepare care plans, commission services to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines.
• To have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation
• To be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

As an organisation Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a difference. We are a mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success. Browse our interactive booklet to learn more!

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Kyrie Edwards

Job title:

Front End Services Lead
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Please note my usual pattern of work is Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, times are varied between 7.30am-6pm