Social Worker - Multi-Agency Rough Sleepers' team (MARS)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £37,035 i £46,581 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 3934 |
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Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.
This position is for a Grade 10 Approved Mental Health Professional, we would also welcome applications from Progressed Social Worker's (non AMHPS /Grade 9).
This is a full-time temporary specialist post funded until March 2026. The post is seconded from Adult Social Care to work exclusively with rough sleepers with mental health issues. The referral criteria is broad and customers can self-refer through drop-in sessions, which is a unique aspect and separates it from existing services.
An important element of this role is establishing a relationship whereby someone trusts enough to discuss and disclose information. Engagement with the most complex customers is an extremely slow process for many reasons. The Social Worker carries out mental health assessments, Care Act assessments, develops support plans, acts as a liaison and gateway into mental health services and develops more effective joint working practices with other rough sleeping services.
The caseload is high as they support the cohort of rough sleepers on the street, in hotels and in emergency accommodation. Often cases are people with dual diagnosis (severe mental illness and problematic drug and/or alcohol use) and/or people with both mental health and physical health diagnosis. Most of the referrals are vulnerable and concerning in terms of the complex nature of their presentation and multiple diagnosis which puts them at much higher risk of accidental death. There are many barriers for the customer group, so being an advocate is a significant part of the role.
We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated team players to join us as Social Workers working in line with the Care Act 2014. Our Social Workers play a critical role in supporting people to develop creative and innovative solutions to meet the outcomes they want to achieve.
You will have the opportunity to;
Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
Work with local people to understand their care and support needs and help to identify options available to them
Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.
Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team
Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our great legal support services
Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways: we meet the cost of your professional registration fee as standard.
Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and or Mental Health needs and an understanding of the policy context surrounding these areas of practice.
Understanding of the complex working areas of forensic case work
Understanding of complex health and care needs
You will be:
Have AMHP qualification grade 10 (postgraduate certificate on master’s level)
Qualified Social Worker grade 9.
Experience of managing high risk, complex cases and safeguarding Adults.
Experience of working in a mental health, understanding the legislation that underpins the role.
Feel comfortable working autonomously and be self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care.
An awareness of importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
Understanding of services essential to meeting the needs of people with Mental Health needs.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
Ability to cope positively with change and an ability to promote positive changes to make a difference.
Ability to carry out assessment and support planning in line with relevant legislation.
Resilient personal stress management.
Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential)
This is a hybrid post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home where suitable. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
High street and supermarket shopping
Gym membership
Holidays
Days out
Cinemas
Childcare vouchers
Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
Competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance of 26 days (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays.
An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
The opportunity to develop your skills and career.
Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
Supportive team and culture
Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave.
An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert should sufficient applications be received.
Please note we cannot currently offer sponsorship as a council for international recruitment.
For further information please contact: ASCrecruitment@cheshirewest.gov.uk
This position is for a Grade 10 Approved Mental Health Professional, we would also welcome applications from Progressed Social Worker's (non AMHPS /Grade 9).
This is a full-time temporary specialist post funded until March 2026. The post is seconded from Adult Social Care to work exclusively with rough sleepers with mental health issues. The referral criteria is broad and customers can self-refer through drop-in sessions, which is a unique aspect and separates it from existing services.
An important element of this role is establishing a relationship whereby someone trusts enough to discuss and disclose information. Engagement with the most complex customers is an extremely slow process for many reasons. The Social Worker carries out mental health assessments, Care Act assessments, develops support plans, acts as a liaison and gateway into mental health services and develops more effective joint working practices with other rough sleeping services.
The caseload is high as they support the cohort of rough sleepers on the street, in hotels and in emergency accommodation. Often cases are people with dual diagnosis (severe mental illness and problematic drug and/or alcohol use) and/or people with both mental health and physical health diagnosis. Most of the referrals are vulnerable and concerning in terms of the complex nature of their presentation and multiple diagnosis which puts them at much higher risk of accidental death. There are many barriers for the customer group, so being an advocate is a significant part of the role.
We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated team players to join us as Social Workers working in line with the Care Act 2014. Our Social Workers play a critical role in supporting people to develop creative and innovative solutions to meet the outcomes they want to achieve.
You will have the opportunity to;
Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
Work with local people to understand their care and support needs and help to identify options available to them
Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.
Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team
Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our great legal support services
Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways: we meet the cost of your professional registration fee as standard.
Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and or Mental Health needs and an understanding of the policy context surrounding these areas of practice.
Understanding of the complex working areas of forensic case work
Understanding of complex health and care needs
You will be:
Have AMHP qualification grade 10 (postgraduate certificate on master’s level)
Qualified Social Worker grade 9.
Experience of managing high risk, complex cases and safeguarding Adults.
Experience of working in a mental health, understanding the legislation that underpins the role.
Feel comfortable working autonomously and be self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care.
An awareness of importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
Understanding of services essential to meeting the needs of people with Mental Health needs.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
Ability to cope positively with change and an ability to promote positive changes to make a difference.
Ability to carry out assessment and support planning in line with relevant legislation.
Resilient personal stress management.
Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential)
This is a hybrid post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home where suitable. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
High street and supermarket shopping
Gym membership
Holidays
Days out
Cinemas
Childcare vouchers
Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
Competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance of 26 days (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays.
An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
The opportunity to develop your skills and career.
Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
Supportive team and culture
Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave.
An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert should sufficient applications be received.
Please note we cannot currently offer sponsorship as a council for international recruitment.
For further information please contact: ASCrecruitment@cheshirewest.gov.uk
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