Social Worker
Livewell Southwest
The closing date is 25 October 2024
Job summary
Full time - 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 & 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 & inpatient setting.
You will provide a comprehensive, effective & integrated social work service to young people & their families & carers using our services.
You will work closely with & be an active and vital member of the MDT, supporting colleagues in relation to childrens social care, safeguarding needs & mental health legislative guidance.
Due to the specialist nature of the role, candidates will require combined extensive knowledge & experience of both the work of childrens social care & child & adolescent mental health services with a sound in-depth knowledge of child care & mental health legislation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a regionally respected team who engage in rewarding & intensive work with the most complex and challenging presentations.
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.
Main duties of the job
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. 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.
Support people to take positive risks in complex situations as part of an MDT so that their outcomes and wishes are promoted.
Undertake safeguarding investigations and consider decisions made in a persons best interest that may deprive them of their liberty.
Promote and uphold the privacy, dignity, rights, health and wellbeing of people who use health and care services and their carers, at all times.
Work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare, care and support
Communicate in an open and effective way to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of people who use health and care services and their carers.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
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
01 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
21 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-24-SOPCC-181-6
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)