Are you interested in working with Mental Wellbeing? Do you want the opportunity to help people who experience mental health issues? Would you like to help people manage their everyday lives better?
Are you keen to have a career in helping people with mental health? Would you like to supervise staff in meeting the needs of complex individuals? If so, maybe this is the opportunity for you?
We are looking for individuals who would assess, support and engage people experiencing mental health issues in becoming independent. You will be part of a team that makes this happen and be closely supported and supervised in your work. The work is carried out throughout Ceredigion and it is an opportunity to undertake a very practical role within our friendly and supportive team. We are keen to recruit an experienced social worker who holds the Approved Mental health Practitioner qualification (AMHP) or someone who is willing to work towards this in the future.
Job Description and Person SpecificationFor further information please contact Simon Thomas:
Simon.Thomas@ceredigion.gov.ukNote: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work Porth Cynnal - Specialist Through Age Services
Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning and review for those in need of longer term or complex care and support including quality assurance checks court and statutory interventions.
The service consists of the following teams:
- Planned Care: Adults and Children's Care and Support and Statutory Interventions' Teams
- Extended Support: Adult and Children's Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team
- Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team andIFSS/Edge of Care Team
- Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team
- Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children's Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team
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