Social Worker – CAMHS Inpatient Service

The postholder will hold a complex caseload with core tasks associated to that caseload.Responsible for own time management, be able to accurately record interventions and havethe opportunity to work in a diverse and interesting service area.Have a good understanding of the safeguarding needs of children and young people and beable to address concerns through utilising the appropriate policies and procedures,highlighting where necessary lack of intervention.Maintain a sound knowledge base relating to the Children Act 1989 whereby the wishes andfeelings of a child or young person are fully considered in any decisions made about them.Maintain a sound knowledge of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Childwhich provides us with a legally binding international agreement that clearly sets out the civil,AFC 12/7/23 JME-158-23 Social Worker CAMHS Band 5political, economic, social and cultural rights of every child regardless of race, religion andabilities.Maintain a sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) and be ableto dovetail the relationship with the relevant legislation and guiding principles when workingwith children and young people.