Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Social Worker Band 6 however this is also open to experienced and newly qualified band 5, this is an opportunity to gain experience working with a busy but dynamic Recovery Team.
This post will be shred across the Cirencester and Stroud Recovery Team
The Stroud Recovery and Cirencester Recovery Team provides comprehensive mental health and social care to working age adults in the Stroud locality
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated, self-directed and innovative individual to join this enthusiastic, and creative team. We'd like to develop this service to build on what we have achieved so far and want to find somebody who can add to this with their ideas and experience.
We are seeking a motivated and innovative individual to join this enthusiastic, progressive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. We can offer an opportunity to develop your skills and experience and to contribute to the development of a high quality service.
The team provides a planned needs lead 9.00am to 5.00pm five days a week service. The hours are 37.5 per week 'Flexible' working arrangements will be considered. Any request will be set against genuine operational requirements and limitations and it is not obligatory for a manager to accede to the request.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application
Person Specification
Registered Professional Social Work Qualification.
Essential
- Completion of ASYE or equivalent post-registration experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Evidence of formal post registration learning.
Desirable
- Experience of working with complex mental health patients.
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
Experience in Social Work
Essential
- Has had some post qualification experience
- Has had some experience of independent working as a Social Worker
Evidence of Social Work experience
Essential
- Evidence of Social Work assessments completed
- Evidence of working with other health and social care professionals
- Evidence of working successfully with service users
- Evidence of working with partner agencies
Person Specification
Registered Professional Social Work Qualification.
Essential
- Completion of ASYE or equivalent post-registration experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Evidence of formal post registration learning.
Desirable
- Experience of working with complex mental health patients.
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
Experience in Social Work
Essential
- Has had some post qualification experience
- Has had some experience of independent working as a Social Worker
Evidence of Social Work experience
Essential
- Evidence of Social Work assessments completed
- Evidence of working with other health and social care professionals
- Evidence of working successfully with service users
- Evidence of working with partner agencies
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).
