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The post holder will carry a caseload of service users with complex needs, within the learning disability low secure service and will be responsible for the assessment, provision, and co-ordination of social care for all service users within the division. The post holder will be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) and will link in with the Trust AMHP rotation once a month to maintain approval requirements. Gather data and information for assessment and risk analysis which may be complex, sensitive and contentious and provide appropriate reports. Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding assessment on analysis of risk in relation to public, staff and of re-offending and relapse. Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and participate with members to develop care plans in line with risk assessments and needs, considering the family and social context. Assist in co-ordination of care in the context of different legislation with other professionals within services. To produce reports to reflect needs of individual service users and issues of risk. Engage with service users and families to ensure they are aware of their rights under the Mental Health Act. Work in partnership with service users and carers to meet social care needs within a range of complex needs. Enable service users and carers to exercise their rights and promote equality and diversity. Link and maintain contact with statutory, voluntary, charity and external agencies to inform assessments and formulate care packages. Promote involvement of voluntary agencies to meet social care needs. Manage work to ensure personal safety and security of self and others and contribute to development of safe working environment. Maintain professional practice by keeping up to date on social work research and legislation and practice development and if appropriate undertake or contribute to research. Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/ Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role