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).

If you have any further questions please contact ithompson@hg-mh.com or call 0203 9954 143.