Job summary
QualifiedSocial Workers : Are you looking for a new challenge and a chance to develop skills and experience in a CAMHS specialist service?
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time social worker to join an established team providing a social work service to our CAMHS inpatient units based at the Hope and Horizon Units Fairfield General Hospital in Bury. You will work as part of a multi-professional CAMHS inpatient team in our general adolescent units both of which offer a specialist inpatient assessment and treatment for children and young people with acute and complex mental health disorders including neurodevelopmental and early onset psychosis.
Our CAMHS Inpatient Unit consists of two wards rated Outstanding by CQC. The Hope and Horizon Unit, based in Bury, provide general adolescent and eating disorder inpatient care and treatment for young people aged 13-18 years. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded Lead Provider role for the Greater Manchester CAMHS Inpatient Lead Provider Collaborative and there has never been a more exciting time to join our innovative and quality driven service.
Main duties of the job
As a ward social worker you will provide a high quality social work service to children and young people with complex mental health problems and their carers. Duties include working closely with the unit staff team in contributing to the assessment, treatment and care planning for children residing on the unit, discharge planning and liaison with local authorities and community services for complex cases and leading in working with the team and with local authorities in managing and responding to cases where child protection concerns are identified.
You will be part of a well-established, experienced and supportive team employed providing a social work service and will receive professional supervision and continuing professional development through Rochdale Borough Council
The role will provide multiple opportunities for personal development within the field of CAMHS.
About us
There are lots of reasons why the NHS is a great place to work including a generous holiday allowance, flexible working, training and development opportunities, childcare vouchers, cycle to work and lease car schemes, job share and career break opportunities and more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require a qualified, HCPC registered social worker for this full time CAMHS inpatient social worker post. You will have substantial knowledge of safeguarding children and young people and experience of working with children and young people with emotional / mental health difficulties and or complex needs in CAMHS or statutory settings.
You will have an interest in developing your skills in a CAMHS inpatient setting and be committed to delivering excellent child and family centred care with an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require a qualified, HCPC registered social worker for this full time CAMHS inpatient social worker post. You will have substantial knowledge of safeguarding children and young people and experience of working with children and young people with emotional / mental health difficulties and or complex needs in CAMHS or statutory settings.
You will have an interest in developing your skills in a CAMHS inpatient setting and be committed to delivering excellent child and family centred care with an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification CQSW, CSS, DipSW or equivalent
- Hold a current registration with the HCPC
- Post registration training and/or experience relevant to the post
Desirable
- Post registration training in CAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Recent local authority child focussed social work experience
- Experience of using a range of approaches with young people and families
- Experience of multi-agency co-ordination where young people have complex mental needs
Desirable
- Working with adults and/or young people with mental health needs and other complex needs eg substance misuse
- Experience of working across health/social care/education boundaries
- Working as a lone professional within a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of interventions and assessment methods related to the speciality
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant children's and mental health legislation and guidelines
- A range of theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
- Working knowledge of child development and an understanding of up to date young people's mental health issues
- Understanding of risk assessment & risk management
- Good working knowledge of the cultures & religions of the communities of Pennine Care NHS FT
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training in Mental Health
- Understanding of a range of managerial / leadership approaches e.g. Change theories
- Knowledge of the issues relating to looked after children and Corporate Parenting responsibilities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good assessment and care management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to produce high quality, accurate and concise written reports / clinical correspondence
- Strong verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Good IT Skills: email, word processing, internet etc
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- To have the ability to value diversity and work across cultures demonstrating demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice
- Commitment to and ability in undertaking reflective practice approach to evaluation of professional role and developmental needs
- Able to provide training, advice and guidance to other staff on social care issues
- Actively participate in own supervision and that of others. Able to recognise conflict and able to apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly when required
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification CQSW, CSS, DipSW or equivalent
- Hold a current registration with the HCPC
- Post registration training and/or experience relevant to the post
Desirable
- Post registration training in CAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Recent local authority child focussed social work experience
- Experience of using a range of approaches with young people and families
- Experience of multi-agency co-ordination where young people have complex mental needs
Desirable
- Working with adults and/or young people with mental health needs and other complex needs eg substance misuse
- Experience of working across health/social care/education boundaries
- Working as a lone professional within a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of interventions and assessment methods related to the speciality
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant children's and mental health legislation and guidelines
- A range of theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
- Working knowledge of child development and an understanding of up to date young people's mental health issues
- Understanding of risk assessment & risk management
- Good working knowledge of the cultures & religions of the communities of Pennine Care NHS FT
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training in Mental Health
- Understanding of a range of managerial / leadership approaches e.g. Change theories
- Knowledge of the issues relating to looked after children and Corporate Parenting responsibilities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good assessment and care management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to produce high quality, accurate and concise written reports / clinical correspondence
- Strong verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Good IT Skills: email, word processing, internet etc
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- To have the ability to value diversity and work across cultures demonstrating demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice
- Commitment to and ability in undertaking reflective practice approach to evaluation of professional role and developmental needs
- Able to provide training, advice and guidance to other staff on social care issues
- Actively participate in own supervision and that of others. Able to recognise conflict and able to apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly when required
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
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).
