Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven individual.
If you are a qualified AMHP this attracts an enhancement of 12% on your salary for a commitment to the AMHP duty rota , minimum of 2 duty’s per month
As a Social Worker in the Older Persons Mental Health Team
- To be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health team and contribute to the effective provision of mental health services to working age adults in the area of Torbay.
- To undertake holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers, prepare care plans, commission services to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust/Devon Partnership Trust standards, policies and guidelines.
- To have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation
- To be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- To be able to make a positive difference in people’s lives, by working in partnership with service users, their carers and families
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work within the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Excellence Model of Social Work and to promote its practice and values and to support the development of the highest quality social work , working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Be skilled in initial assessment and risk management of client’s presenting to the service, having an understanding of basic human needs, emotional social and physical
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Capacity Act requirements.
- Sound understanding of Care Act 2014 and related code of practice
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health and strength based approach
Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with Social Work England or HCPC
- Training in the protection of vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Post-qualifying experience
- AMHP/BIA qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Capacity Act requirements
- Sound understanding of Care Act 2014 and related code of practice
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health and strength based approach
- Skills in initial assessment and risk management of client’s presenting to the service
- Effective recording skills
- Ability to work holistically with a variety of service users with lived experience of complex care needs
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and compliance with the Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ability to work to meet conflicting deadlines
- Time management skills/prioritizing
Desirable
- Supervision skills
- IT skills
Specific skills
Essential
- Experience or understanding of working within mental health service provision
- Understanding of mental health conditions and how mental health issues can impact on individuals, their families and carers
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health services
- Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with people with dual diagnosis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 07 December 2025
