Caitlyn Divers

As a locum mental health social worker, the ability to adapt to multiple working environments is essential. My role is to undertake the statutory duties of the organisation, often in a time sensitive manner. As a professional with several years of experience in the social care sector the challenge of this role appealed to my goals of continuous learning and development.

My aim was to bring exceptional case recording and written reports to the team with meaningful reflection and planning for each client, informing management of assessment outcomes, care plan formulation and risk assessments. The challenge of this role was working under different legislative frameworks, one I excelled at having studied and worked across the United Kingdom.

Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with employers and honest relationships with clients is fundamental to a locum role. Having a respectful and people-first attitude has come across to in my assessments, customer service, and safeguarding enquires. Furthermore, this role has enabled me to develop my analytical skills in emergency situations, aiding my academic knowledge by responding, reflecting, and researching risk whilst in the field of mental health.

• My role is as a band 6 Clinical Specialist Social Worker in an innovative liaison assessment service
• The Mental health crisis assessment service (MHCAS) is a bespoke service that redefines the patient care pathway for those experiencing a mental health crisis
• The service comprises a purpose-built assessment unit allowing direct access to mental health expertise
• I am accountable and responsible for fully assessing care needs and outcomes for patients with various clinical conditions
• This is as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• This will include the decision to be admitted to the hospital or discharged to the community with a plan
• The service aims to provide a therapeutic alternative to A&E and adopt a unique liaison model across three acute hospitals within Camden and Islington
• As a clinical specialist, I worked across all four liaison sights providing comprehensive assessments and making difficult decisions in cases where patients exhibited complex psychosocial needs
• Working in partnership with the service users, carer, and other agencies was paramount to undertaking holistic risk assessments, including gathering and communicating information about the risks to all relevant services.

• As a Mental Health Social Worker, I work jointly with NHS Mental Health Foundation Trusts to deliver Community Mental Health Services to working-age adults
• The services are delivered through Community Mental Health Teams, Crisis Teams, and other clinical teams
• These include statutory Mental Health Act assessments, Mental Capacity Act assessments, statutory Care Act assessments, aftercare planning, recovery support, carer’s assessments, and assistance with employment
• These services deliver a joint, resilient, responsive Adult Community Mental Health Service across North Yorkshire.