Job summary
The Perinatal Community Mental Health Service here at NSFT are seeking a Social Worker to join our growing team. We are undergoing a period of rapid growth and expansion as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.
Our dedicated team is seeking to recruit an experienced social worker with experience of working with mothers and infants and within a mental health setting. You'll work alongside our case managers, a parent infant psychotherapist, a team of clinical psychologists and specialist nursery nurses.
This is a new role to support the two existing social workers in the team. There will be the opportunity to develop, train and increase your perinatal knowledge. We can offer specialist clinical supervision and will provide you with a protected induction and orientation programme.
If you're enthusiastic, person centred and have experience working in a community setting, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The Norfolk and Waveney Community Perinatal Mental Health team is a county wide specialist service working with women in the perinatal period who have previously experienced, are currently or are at risk of experiencing serious mental illness. The mothers we work with present with a range of mental health difficulties including postpartum psychosis, bipolar disorder, complex trauma, perinatal depression, and significant perinatal anxiety.
Interventions currently offered by the social work team include supporting case managers with safeguarding the infants and children of some of the women who are experiencing mental illness, and offering a consultative role.
Our service is currently made up of two Consultant Psychiatrists, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, therapies team, case managers from a range of disciplines, two Social Workers, Peer Support Workers, Nursery Nurses, and OT. The service is supported by 2 Community Team Managers and a Service Manager.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a talented, friendly, and supportive team. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We are an improving Trust, with ambitious aspirations and pushing ahead with exciting transformation work. Our aim is to improve all aspects of people's lives in the community of Norfolk and Suffolk through services that people feel proud to be part of.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? You are never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Our villages, towns and cities are full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details or contact Melinda Bird, Service Manager via email at melinda.bird@nsft.nhs.uk or via phone on 01603 786745
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details or contact Melinda Bird, Service Manager via email at melinda.bird@nsft.nhs.uk or via phone on 01603 786745
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualifications e.g. DipSW, BA Social Work, CQSW.
Desirable
- Recognised professional Assessors/Practice Teacher Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting assessments
- Experience of working in mental health
- Ability to manage clients with complex needs
Desirable
- Community experience including care co-ordination
- Experience in working within multi disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to acknowledge limitations and seek advice
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Recovery Principles, Psychosocial interventions
- Knowledge of relevant current policy and legislation informing social work practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to understand the importance of record keeping , being accurate and up to date
- Ability to travel independently
- Positive attitude to change and team development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualifications e.g. DipSW, BA Social Work, CQSW.
Desirable
- Recognised professional Assessors/Practice Teacher Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting assessments
- Experience of working in mental health
- Ability to manage clients with complex needs
Desirable
- Community experience including care co-ordination
- Experience in working within multi disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to acknowledge limitations and seek advice
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Recovery Principles, Psychosocial interventions
- Knowledge of relevant current policy and legislation informing social work practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to understand the importance of record keeping , being accurate and up to date
- Ability to travel independently
- Positive attitude to change and team development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
