Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Hull Integrated Care Team for a Band 5 Social Worker.
This vacancy is open to soon to be newly qualified social workers where a full AYSE programme is available. We are keen to support your development throughout your career and you will have access to a range of training courses.
You will be supported within your new role though a personalised induction period and you will continue to receive regular supervision, having access to peer support and reflective practice forums also, which supports both your development and well being.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking those who are working towards/already have a professional registration with Social Work England who have experience of working with people who have both organic and functional mental health difficulties with complex needs. Knowledge of up to date social work theory is also required.
You will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work with a diverse range of people and provide them with excellent care.
You will have demonstrable evidence of working with a wide range of service users, being able to identify their needs and co-create a care plan with them and their family.
We are seeking proactive and confident people who are able to adapt to changing situations and environments, and who work well within a team of other people.
You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the service overall and will work closely with a variety of other professional groups.
You will be aware of current drivers within the NHS, and relevant policy and legislation which are linked to the service.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good, health and social care Trust that delivers care to communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, Scarborough and Ryedale and Whitby. We deliver safe, effective and integrated health services that improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of our patients and service users.
To find out more about our wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, children and young people service, Forensic, Community and Primary Care visit our website humber.nhs.uk/Services
You will join our team of over 3,600 colleagues that work together across our wide geography and specialties to change lives every day. We're extremely proud of our Trust community and we know you can expect to receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need from your new team to get you started.
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development to ensure the delivery of high quality, person-centred and compassionate care to patients. We value our staff and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills and competencies to deliver outstanding care.
The Trust recognises the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please see attached job description and person specification. Contact peter.nagy@nhs.net for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please see attached job description and person specification. Contact peter.nagy@nhs.net for further information.
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to the service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion, Mental Health Act, Care Act, safeguarding
- An understanding of relevant professional practice/standards within identified service area
Desirable
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application service area, e.g. MCA, MHA, Care Act, Social Inclusion, safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to undertake and complete Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability service areas
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and current professional registration held with Social Work England
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to the service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion, Mental Health Act, Care Act, safeguarding
- An understanding of relevant professional practice/standards within identified service area
Desirable
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application service area, e.g. MCA, MHA, Care Act, Social Inclusion, safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to undertake and complete Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability service areas
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and current professional registration held with Social Work England
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
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).
