Working for us: Adult Social Services

Albion Mill is a fantastic new housing with care scheme in Blackburn. It offers independent living, a community atmosphere and opportunities to lead a fuller life. It is available to adults in the Blackburn with Darwen area, who have an assessed need for care or support. There are one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments built to a high standard, available to rent and suitable for couples or individuals. An assured tenancy offers people secure living in their own self-contained apartment with privacy and independence. Trained and dedicated staff are available onsite to give people the support they need, when they need it.

The Community Mental Health Team works with adults of all ages who experience issues with their mental health.  These tend to be of a severe and enduring nature and might include people with schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, chronic depression, anxiety or personality disorders. 

Social workers and their health colleagues provide a care co-ordinator role, alongside statutory social care functions around assessment, care planning and review.  Social workers also provide responses to our statutory responsibilities under the mental health act. 

The CMHT is divided into several smaller teams, each dealing with specific needs. There is close co-operation with health colleagues, including community psychiatric nurses and psychiatrists. 

Many of our CMHT have the additional qualifications of Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or Best Interests Assessor (BIA). We expect that social workers within this team will go on to train as AMHPs.