Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Social Worker to work within Sunderland and South Tyneside Universal Crisis Team - Children and Young Persons Pathway (ICTS).
We would like to recruit Social Workers who are flexible, responsive, motivated, well organised, adaptable and have a keen interest in providing safe and responsive person centred care Taking into account the needs of the individual and their Family / Support networks. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the wider MDT to provide Triage, Assessment and Home based treatment to individuals in crisis.
The ICTS team works within an ageless service, and although their primary focus is those under the age of 18 clinicians also support within the wider ageless service where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Social Workers with the necessary skills and experience to work within the Children and Young People's pathway.
The post will be based in Hopewood Park, Sunderland and cover the Sudnerland and South Tyneside footprint.
The social worker will work alongside the MDT, providing a range of assessments and interventions to Children and Young People experiencing complex mental health difficulties. We are a responsive, innovative and dynamic Foundation Trust, encouraging Leadership, opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and developing specialist skills and training. Our approach to recruitment is values based and applicants must reflect the Trust's corporate values and behaviours.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), providing specialist advice, consultancy, interventions and treatment to service users who are likely to have complex mental health needs and concerns about their high risk of violence, or sexual violence, or other offending behaviours.- Provide specialised assessments, develop formulations and undertake clinical interventions as identified.- Act as an identified link with local authorities within the boundaries of the trust- Be grounded in best practice that will promote Recovery, Wellbeing and maximise independence.- Provide specialist training specifically on social care aspects and risk, as well as supervision and mentoring to students (of their core profession) and other agencies within the pathway.- Manage complex risks competently in accordance with local and Trust Policy, Protocols, Standards and Guidelines.- Be responsible for identifying health inequalities, give advice as to reasonable adjustments that can be made in order to ensure services are accessible.- Be responsible for disseminating information and implementing good practice procedures that has been developed locally and nationally, in conjunction with the Clinical Manager, Pathway/Team/Ward Manager and Professional Lead.- Provide compassionate care and support that is based on empathy, kindness respect and dignity.- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services as agreed with the Pathway/Team/Ward Manager and Clinical Manager.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th November 2023
Closing date : 13th December 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), providing specialist advice, consultancy, interventions and treatment to service users who are likely to have complex mental health needs and concerns about their high risk of violence, or sexual violence, or other offending behaviours.- Provide specialised assessments, develop formulations and undertake clinical interventions as identified.- Act as an identified link with local authorities within the boundaries of the trust- Be grounded in best practice that will promote Recovery, Wellbeing and maximise independence.- Provide specialist training specifically on social care aspects and risk, as well as supervision and mentoring to students (of their core profession) and other agencies within the pathway.- Manage complex risks competently in accordance with local and Trust Policy, Protocols, Standards and Guidelines.- Be responsible for identifying health inequalities, give advice as to reasonable adjustments that can be made in order to ensure services are accessible.- Be responsible for disseminating information and implementing good practice procedures that has been developed locally and nationally, in conjunction with the Clinical Manager, Pathway/Team/Ward Manager and Professional Lead.- Provide compassionate care and support that is based on empathy, kindness respect and dignity.- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services as agreed with the Pathway/Team/Ward Manager and Clinical Manager.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th November 2023
Closing date : 13th December 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience relevant to post
- Professional qualification (DipSW) and registration to professional body
Desirable
- Post registration experience or qualification relevant to forensic/ mental health/LD pathway
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of mental health assessments, developing formulations and risk management plans.
- Enhanced knowledge and understanding of the MHA legislation and Safeguarding procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent risk assessment and management skills.
- The ability to work with and liaise effectively with other teams and agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting students.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience relevant to post
- Professional qualification (DipSW) and registration to professional body
Desirable
- Post registration experience or qualification relevant to forensic/ mental health/LD pathway
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of mental health assessments, developing formulations and risk management plans.
- Enhanced knowledge and understanding of the MHA legislation and Safeguarding procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent risk assessment and management skills.
- The ability to work with and liaise effectively with other teams and agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting students.
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
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).
