Band 6 - Caseworker - Intensive Support Team

Job Title: Caseworker (RMN/SW/OT) - Band 6 Intensive Support Team

Job Type: Full-time, 3-6 Month Contract

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Caseworker to join our Intensive Support Team at Band 6 level. The Intensive Support Team provides specialized care and assistance to individuals facing complex mental health challenges, including those with co-occurring learning disabilities and autism. As a Caseworker, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive support services, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Main Duties of the Job:

Provide direct support and interventions to individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, and/or autism within the community.

Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate care plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to address behavioral challenges and promote recovery.

Work closely with service users, their families, and carers to develop and implement person-centered care plans, ensuring individual needs and preferences are considered.

Collaborate with other professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and community support workers, to coordinate and integrate care services effectively.

Actively participate in team meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision sessions to review cases, share insights, and contribute to ongoing service development.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records/documentation, adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.

Provide crisis intervention and support during acute situations, liaising with emergency services and other relevant stakeholders as required.

Engage in continuous professional development activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of best practices and emerging trends in mental health care.

Requirements:

Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker (SW), or Occupational Therapist (OT) registered with the appropriate regulatory body.

Previous experience working in mental health services, ideally within a community or intensive support setting.

Sound knowledge of mental health legislation, risk assessment, and care planning processes.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships and engage effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Commitment to promoting recovery-oriented, person-centered care principles.

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel within the community (where applicable).

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