Job Title:
Mental Health Specialist
Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with a passion for engaging with patients on a daily basis. This role will suit experienced candidates who wish to progress in their careers in a progressive organisation and are deemed suitably qualified, skilled within a similar healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities:
To be familiar with and adhere to all company policies and procedures. To use company IT systems as instructed and to never share your passwords with another or do anything likely to result in the unutilised disclosure of and or personal data as defined under the General Data Protects Regulations (GDPR).
Main Objectives:
Help people who have mental health conditions live more successful lives. Work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to assist each patient. To understand the unique challenges of those with whom they work and help them as necessary. Work collaboratively with team members carrying out Initial Assessments, Individual Sessions and Group Sessions. Analyse their living conditions and look out for causes for concern or areas for improvement. Compile their findings and analysis into reports for the use of others on the team. Help patients make sense of their situations, better understand themselves, constructively challenge them to think and help them set achievable goals to improve their lives. Work within legal frameworks for example the Mental Health Act (2001) and undertake continuing professional development as appropriate.
Requirements:
Qualification: Have a recognised qualification as a Social Worker with CORU registration Experience: 3 years minimum experience within a similar social care setting Skills: Effective verbal and written communication and IT skills. Good aptitude for learning. Good problem-solving skills. Good planning and decision-making skills. Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to work to deadlines under pressure. Ability to empathise with and understand the needs of others. Ability to work on own initiative Reliability and flexibility. Self-motivated/self-starter team player.
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits including Comprehensive Induction process, Continuous Professional Development, Fantastic development & career opportunities, Life Assurance/Death-in-Service, Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work, Bike to work Scheme, and Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide.