Social Worker - Mental Health
Powys County Council
Llandrindod Wells, LD1View on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
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Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
30 November 2026
18 days leftJob description
For a more informal discussion, please contact Mark Bond - Team Manager Mental Health mark.bond1@powys.gov.uk
You will receive an honorarium of £3000 per year, paid monthly for the AMHP work you undertake
The Social Worker – Mental Health role supports people with complex mental health needs and their carers across Powys. Responsibilities include assessment, risk management, safeguarding, care planning, Mental Capacity Act work and managing a caseload. The post involves close partnership working with health professionals and other agencies, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.
- Strong assessment, risk management and safeguarding skills.
- Ability to manage crises, conflict and challenging situations effectively.
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with individuals, carers, professionals and other agencies
- Assess and manage the complex needs and risks of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Manage an allocated caseload, completing assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviews.
- Undertake safeguarding investigations and help protect vulnerable adults from harm.
- Work collaboratively with individuals, carers, health professionals and other agencies to provide joined-up support.
- Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interests decisions and AMHP duties, where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate case records and professional reports, while promoting independence, choice, wellbeing and social inclusion.
Contact details
For a more informal discussion, please contact Mark Bond - Team Manager Mental Health mark.bond1@powys.gov.uk
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
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Provenance
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LG Jobs
First seen
13 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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