Job summary
Job Summary
- To be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Team, supporting them in their recovery journey.
- To provide specialist social work interventions to service users and their carers / families, and involve them in all planning, helping to develop social resilience, motivation and daily living skills
- To offer guidance and leadership to Team regarding social care legislation and policy
- To take the lead on new bio, psycho, social assessments and review.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Provide for the social care needs of service users.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing recovery.
- Visit families for information gathering and to offer support and provide carers assessments where needed.
- To attend MDT ward meetings, reviews, admission and discharge care planning.
- To provide professional Social Work support and advice to ward staff and other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team
- Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions with other members of the team
o To communicate complex assessment information care and support planning and risk factors, to service users, carers, professionals, and the MDT as appropriate and in line with Information Governance.
o Communicate sensitive issues in a skilled and appropriate manner and address any barriers to participation and understanding.
o The post holder will be able to form therapeutic, meaningful relationships with patients and ensure they are actively involved in both the planning and delivery of their care within a secure environment.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Provide for the social care needs of service users.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing recovery.
- Carry out a range of social work responsibilities within framework of NHS and Community Care Act.
- Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures.
- Visit families for information gathering and to offer support and provide carers assessments where needed.
To understand respect and work within protected characteristics of Equalities Act 2010
- To attend MDT ward meetings, reviews, admission and discharge care planning.
- To provide professional Social Work support and advice to ward staff and other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team
- Bring knowledge of social care issues to the MDT
Provide specialist advice to the team through knowledge of MHA, MCA and on Safeguarding.
- Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions with other members of the team
Write reports and give evidence to MHT.
Undertake audits as necessary / directed.
To communicate complex assessment information care and support planning and risk factors, to service users, carers, professionals, and the MDT as appropriate and in line with Information Governance.
Communicate sensitive issues in a skilled and appropriate manner and address any barriers to participation and understanding.
Communicate and articulate a wide range of information clearly, often in emotive or distressing situations.
- To contribute constructive suggestions as to how the service can be improved in own area of work, initiating projects and implementing and evaluating progress, seeking support embed quality in areas beyond own role.
To be an active participant in supervision, and in utilising reflective practice when learning to develop professional resilience and leadership skills in situations characterised by high levels of social and interpersonal challenges.
Contribute to and participate in skills training, mentoring, supervision and reflective practise for other staff including qualified social workers and nursing students
Participate in the development and delivery of learning and educational materials for other staff, both on the unit and across the Trust, i.e. though the Health and Wellbeing College
The post holder will be able to form therapeutic, meaningful relationships with patients and ensure they are actively involved in both the planning and delivery of their care within a secure environment.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Provide for the social care needs of service users.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing recovery.
- Carry out a range of social work responsibilities within framework of NHS and Community Care Act.
- Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures.
- Visit families for information gathering and to offer support and provide carers assessments where needed.
To understand respect and work within protected characteristics of Equalities Act 2010
- To attend MDT ward meetings, reviews, admission and discharge care planning.
- To provide professional Social Work support and advice to ward staff and other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team
- Bring knowledge of social care issues to the MDT
Provide specialist advice to the team through knowledge of MHA, MCA and on Safeguarding.
- Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions with other members of the team
Write reports and give evidence to MHT.
Undertake audits as necessary / directed.
To communicate complex assessment information care and support planning and risk factors, to service users, carers, professionals, and the MDT as appropriate and in line with Information Governance.
Communicate sensitive issues in a skilled and appropriate manner and address any barriers to participation and understanding.
Communicate and articulate a wide range of information clearly, often in emotive or distressing situations.
- To contribute constructive suggestions as to how the service can be improved in own area of work, initiating projects and implementing and evaluating progress, seeking support embed quality in areas beyond own role.
To be an active participant in supervision, and in utilising reflective practice when learning to develop professional resilience and leadership skills in situations characterised by high levels of social and interpersonal challenges.
Contribute to and participate in skills training, mentoring, supervision and reflective practise for other staff including qualified social workers and nursing students
Participate in the development and delivery of learning and educational materials for other staff, both on the unit and across the Trust, i.e. though the Health and Wellbeing College
The post holder will be able to form therapeutic, meaningful relationships with patients and ensure they are actively involved in both the planning and delivery of their care within a secure environment.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Must be a registered social worker in the UK with Social work England - formerly known as HCPC
- Further short courses and/or experience to post graduate diploma level
- Post register qualification and experience
Desirable
- Further qualifications in family Interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs.
- Working with patients with high risks to self and/or others
- Post registration experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable
- Desirable to have experience of working with high risk patients within a HTT team
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate applied knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental health disorders, safeguarding adults/children and code conduct.
- Knowledge of a range of interventions appropriate to the needs of service users
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with service users, carers, colleagues and other professionals
- Able to plan and deliver packages of care
- Excellent IT skills
- Good organisational skills - an ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Able to work as part of a team including multi-disciplinary working with adults, carers and other professionals.
- Able to perform duties working in a stressful environment and engage sensitively with patients, service users, carers and relatives who have high levels of distress, anxiety and aggression.
Work related circumstances
Essential
- A current driving licence with business insurance and access to a car during the working day is essential
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Must be a registered social worker in the UK with Social work England - formerly known as HCPC
- Further short courses and/or experience to post graduate diploma level
- Post register qualification and experience
Desirable
- Further qualifications in family Interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs.
- Working with patients with high risks to self and/or others
- Post registration experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable
- Desirable to have experience of working with high risk patients within a HTT team
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate applied knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental health disorders, safeguarding adults/children and code conduct.
- Knowledge of a range of interventions appropriate to the needs of service users
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with service users, carers, colleagues and other professionals
- Able to plan and deliver packages of care
- Excellent IT skills
- Good organisational skills - an ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Able to work as part of a team including multi-disciplinary working with adults, carers and other professionals.
- Able to perform duties working in a stressful environment and engage sensitively with patients, service users, carers and relatives who have high levels of distress, anxiety and aggression.
Work related circumstances
Essential
- A current driving licence with business insurance and access to a car during the working day is essential
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
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).
