Senior Social Worker for MoD
Senior Social Worker for MoD
Hays is working with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker to provide support to the comprehensive Tri Service mental health social work service to Service Personnel patients who have a mental health diagnosis to Aldershot Barracks, Hampshire.
Dates: 29.09.14 – 08.06.15 - 37.5 Hrs
PRINCIPLE TASKS
To deliver therapeutic social work interventions, solutions and advocacy in carrying out the task of supporting vulnerable mental health patients in their clinical transition process from the military to the civilian world or in providing support and solutions to psycho-social problems to enable service personnel to return to Unit.
To demonstrate competence in the knowledge of mental health legislation and to provide professional support and advice regarding the legal status and rights of Service Personnel who are 'detained' persons under the Mental Health Act 1983. To provide reports and attendance at Mental Health Review Tribunals, as directed by Panel chair who administers the legal processes.
To provide understanding, support and advice to families/partners of patients regarding the impacts of particular mental health conditions in order to assist and involve them, with the patient, in the formulation of care plans
To provide a comprehensive assessment of psycho-social needs in the context of the patients’ mental health condition, and assist them and their families in the complex processes associated with transition to the civilian world.
To advise patients on the range of State and other Benefits available.
To maintain contemporaneous records of interactions with patients, families, co-professionals and allied agencies.
Agree to appropriate additional duties as are reasonably required by line management.
Essential:
Must be currently registered with the GSCC and must produce proof of registration.
Possess a full and valid UK driving license.
Desirable:
An Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) qualification (previously ASW or other Regional recognised equivalent), is desirable
To find out more about this role or any other specialist healthcare opportunities within the military environment please contact Agne on 0203 728 6891 or Email your CV to Jo-anne.Payne@Hays.com and Quote Reference 7748
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