Mbi Medical are pleased to be working with Worcestershire County Council who are on the lookout for a L3 social worker for Adults on a locum basis. 

We are looking for an Experienced Social Worker (37-hour post) who has experience of working in a strengths-based manner with adults with mental health difficulties, their carers, families, and wider support network. Candidates must have an extensive knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983). Candidates must be able to work competently with adults with complex mental health needs where a skilled level of assessment, analysis and intervention is required - this may also include undertaking Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.

We are a supportive and friendly team that encourages staff to work autonomously and flexibly. You will be offered supervision and have access to other peer support and reflective space. This role is for 3 months initially, with the potential for it to be extended further. As a practitioner you will need to have the ability to be creative, innovative and search for solutions that are not always obvious. In Worcestershire we have adopted the 3 Conversations model of practice, which is a strengths-based approach to working with people. We are a new, friendly and passionate team and are looking to build on the strong foundations we have already developed.

It is essential that the post holder has: 

- Demonstrable experience in social work, including assessment and support planning with both individuals and carers to improve their well-being. 

-Significant experience of working in social care with adults, especially older adults and adults with physical disabilities.

-Demonstrable experience of ensuring the full and active participation of users and carers in their own care arrangements. 

-Demonstrable experience of working in conjunction with other health and social care agencies and professionals

-Demonstrable experience of using community resources, family and natural networks of support to create sustainable packages of care for individuals and help prevent, reduce or delay the need for statutory services.

It is desirable that the post holder has:

-Significant experience in social work, dealing with a variety of more complex cases