Job summary

Theres never been a more exciting time to join our team. Alongside making a difference to the lives of families in the London Borough of Enfield, were sharing best practice and driving innovation as we continue to work in partnership with our health colleagues in a move towards Health and Adult Social Care Integration. We have ongoing internal and external training opportunities; have a close working relationship with Middlesex University; and are part of the North London Teaching Partnership- we make sure our staff have access to the best development opportunities. The Older Adult Community Mental Health Team is situated in Enfield, which is close to amenities and good transport links. We are a dynamic, friendly and supportive integrated team that consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Care Co-ordinators.Our team provide support and services to older adults of Enfield who live with functional and organic mental health disorders. This includes physical comorbidities such as long-term health conditions; physical disabilities; sensory impairment; old age frailty / illness; and their carers. The role involves working in the community as well as working across our mental health wards at Chase Farm Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Our work is focused around changing and improving lives. You will work alongside individuals, their families/ carers, health and other partners, using a person-centered and strengths-based approach, to facilitate timely and proportionate responses to need, considering their views, abilities and resources. You will work with individuals and their carers who may require social care services, by establishing their social care and health needs. You will work with them to plan, implement and review actions and outcomes, whilst at all times working towards giving a greater choice, promoting independence and social inclusion.

Safeguarding is Everybodys Business and we work closely with our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to ensure the protection of adults at risk. You will be required to complete s42 Enquires and Safeguarding Adults Reviews, in line with the Care Act 2014 and our Safeguarding Adults procedures.

You will need to have sound knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, and experience in completing person centred and strengths-based assessments; implementing personal budgets; developing Support Plans; Mental Capacity Assessment; Safeguarding Adults process and procedures; and Continuing Health Care assessments.

About us

Enfield Council is a local authority in North London.Enfield is a borough with much to offer. Our cultural diversity, heritage and tradition, closeness to central London and proximity to open countryside make Enfield an exciting place. To provide excellent services to our residents, we want staff who are innovative and forward thinking with enthusiasm, skills and talent to share our vision in our drive for excellence. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council An excellent pension through theLocal Government Pension Scheme(LGPS). Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service.You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working. Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work