Social Worker
Livewell Southwest
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Job summary
37.5 hours per week. We are looking for a motivated social worker to join our MDT as part of the acute care pathway. The role will be across the acute care pathway which includes our community CAMHS acute services and inpatient unit. The successful applicant will have a minimum of two years post registration experience. Ideally with experience within a CAMHS setting.
We are looking for an individual who is keen to work with young people who are struggling with their mental health in both a community and inpatient setting.
You will provide a comprehensive, effective and integrated social work service to young people and their families and carers using our services.
You will liaise with, advise and support a range of regional and national external and partnership agencies both voluntary and statutory, in relation to the services provided by CAMHS and in working to promote and safeguard the needs of children and young people.
To deliver these services in accordance with current legislation, Local Authority and Trust policies and procedures.
To fulfil statutory and other requirements of a local authority employed social worker as and when appropriate.
Due to the specialist nature of the role, candidates will require combined extensive knowledge and experience of both the work of children's social care and child and adolescent mental health services with a sound in-depth knowledge of child care and mental health legislation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to discharge statutory social care functions on behalf of the organisation and to uphold the standards outlined in the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work. As such, they are required to undertake complex and proportionate assessments that are evidence-based. The post holder is also required to arrange and review the delivery of social care support.
Wherever possible the post holder is required to support people to take positive risks in complex situations as part of an MDT so that their outcomes and wishes are promoted. The post holder is also required to undertake safeguarding investigations and consider decisions made in a persons best interest that may deprive them of their liberty.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Date posted
24 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
21 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-23-SOPCC-181-3
Job locations
Live Well South West
4 William Prance Road
Plymouth
PL6 5ZD
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
Live Well South West
4 William Prance Road
Plymouth
PL6 5ZD
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)