SOCIAL WORKER - Level 3
Neath Port Talbot Council
Role
Who You Are
You are an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and social worker with a minimum of three years of experience working with adults in community mental health or local primary mental health settings. You have a deep understanding of current mental health legislation, risk assessment, and community resource management. You have a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
What the job involves
This role involves arranging and coordinating assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983, collaborating with the Crisis Home Treatment Team and other partners, and identifying community resources to support care delivery. You will manage risk and ensure timely service delivery, maintain records, and contribute to team and service development. You will also promote equality, uphold health and safety standards, and respect confidentiality while making lawful disclosures when needed.
Skills
- Experience as an AMHP & social worker with adults
- Knowledge of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014
- Understanding of health and safety and equalities legislation
- BA (Hons) Social Work or equivalent, AMHP qualification
- Ability to analyze and interpret gathered information
- Risk assessment and care planning skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Teamwork and personal workload management
- Commitment to professional development