Job summary
We are looking for a self motivated and independent NRPF Caseworker to deliver casework of a high standard to support people to address immigration related issues with the Home Office and assist towards independence and self sufficiency.
This role will also involve providing advice and support to staff working in mental health services who are supporting people subject to immigration control, to ensure statutory duties are complied with.
The applicant will have a specialist expert knowledge of Immigration, Housing and Human Rights law as well as relevant statutory guidance and case law.
Main duties of the job
- To implement statutory safeguarding duties to alleviate destitution when people have 'no recourse to public funds' and cannot access housing support or welfare benefits but are owed a duty of care (including financial assistance) under social services' legislation
- To deliver casework of a high standard to support people to address immigration related issues with the Home Office and assist in the towards independence and self-sufficiency
- Costs incurred as a result of implementing statutory duties to alleviate destitution are not reimbursed by government and this creates considerable financial risks for the council as a result of the 'NRPF' condition and national immigration policy
- An effective way to control costs for the council is to reduce the time families and adults remain in receipt of financial support, caseworkers will be expected to implement intensive and informed case-work support to achieve this.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oEducated to degree level or hold a relevant professional qualification and/or demonstrable work delivered to degree level standard
- oEvidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- oRMN, Dip SW or OT qualification
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial community experience of providing mental health care at Band 6 or above.
- oExperience of working in a multi-professional team
Desirable
- oExperience of supervising and appraising staff.
- oExperience of deputising and leading an MDT in the absence of the team manager.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to undertake mental health assessments in a professional and sensitive manner
- oAbility to communicate with service users/carers and colleagues across agencies effectively
- oAbility to negotiate and lead across professional boundaries
- oAbility to challenge traditional methods of practice in a constructive manner.
- oAbility to identify best practice and develop action plans to resolve poor practice.
- oAbility to manage own time and work independently, prioritising work as required.
- oAbility to chair clinical meetings to ensure productive outcomes is achieved.
- oAbility to supervise and appraise staff members.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oEducated to degree level or hold a relevant professional qualification and/or demonstrable work delivered to degree level standard
- oEvidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- oRMN, Dip SW or OT qualification
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial community experience of providing mental health care at Band 6 or above.
- oExperience of working in a multi-professional team
Desirable
- oExperience of supervising and appraising staff.
- oExperience of deputising and leading an MDT in the absence of the team manager.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to undertake mental health assessments in a professional and sensitive manner
- oAbility to communicate with service users/carers and colleagues across agencies effectively
- oAbility to negotiate and lead across professional boundaries
- oAbility to challenge traditional methods of practice in a constructive manner.
- oAbility to identify best practice and develop action plans to resolve poor practice.
- oAbility to manage own time and work independently, prioritising work as required.
- oAbility to chair clinical meetings to ensure productive outcomes is achieved.
- oAbility to supervise and appraise staff members.
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).
