Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dallowdowns (Phoenix Sunrisers PCN) Community Mental Health Team based in Charter House, Luton for 2 Band 6 Social worker.
Main duties of the job
You will work as an autonomous practitioner within a small dedicated Multidisciplinary Team. If you are committed, relish new challenges and strives for excellence, this post is for you.
You will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid down in the Operational Policy.
This will involve the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise with all agencies involved with the clients. The role includes being part of a duty rota, screening referrals and participating in Quality Improvement (QI) projects within the Team.
You will also take part in the Transformation Agenda in line with The NHS Long Term Plan, which describes:
New community-based offer which will include access to psychological therapies, improved physical health care, employment support, personalised and trauma-informed care, medicines management and support for self-harm and co-existing substance use and proactive work to address racial disparities.
Local areas will be supported to redesign and reorganise core community mental health teams to move towards a new place-based, multidisciplinary service across health and social care aligned with primary care networks.
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
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Educational/ Qualification
Essential
- oQualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Desirable
- oEducated to Degree Level
- oRelevant specialist post qualifying/post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
- oExperience of attending funding panel and care commissioning
- oExperience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
Desirable
- oPost-qualification experience within mental health services
- oPrevious appointment as an AMHP /Best Interest Assessor (BIA) NB Social Workers are expected to train and practise as AMHP's
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding a range of models of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- oComprehensive understanding of the social determinants of mental illness and interventions to support recovery.
- oAbility to conduct safeguarding enquiries and investigations when required
- oWorking knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act, The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- oAbility to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively service users and carers
- oGood report writing skills and ability to compile complex case recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
- oAbility to manage and coordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
- oAssessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
- oKnowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and procedures
- oAssertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives.
- oDecision-making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
- oHighly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
- oWell-developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- oMental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
- oIT skills, experience of working with service user data systems
Desirable
- oA thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oTeam player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas
- oAble to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required.
- oSelf-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
- oCommitted to equal opportunities, and equality and diversity issues
- oAnti-discriminatory & ant oppressive practice
- oCommitted to core social work values, able to recognise that protection is sometimes required and should be carried out in the least restrictive manner observing the human and civil rights of the individual
- oA commitment to leadership & change management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oCar driver essential and be able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
- oFull driving licence
- oFlexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives
Person Specification
Educational/ Qualification
Essential
- oQualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Desirable
- oEducated to Degree Level
- oRelevant specialist post qualifying/post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
- oExperience of attending funding panel and care commissioning
- oExperience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
Desirable
- oPost-qualification experience within mental health services
- oPrevious appointment as an AMHP /Best Interest Assessor (BIA) NB Social Workers are expected to train and practise as AMHP's
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding a range of models of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- oComprehensive understanding of the social determinants of mental illness and interventions to support recovery.
- oAbility to conduct safeguarding enquiries and investigations when required
- oWorking knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act, The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- oAbility to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively service users and carers
- oGood report writing skills and ability to compile complex case recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
- oAbility to manage and coordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
- oAssessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
- oKnowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and procedures
- oAssertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives.
- oDecision-making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
- oHighly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
- oWell-developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- oMental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
- oIT skills, experience of working with service user data systems
Desirable
- oA thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oTeam player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas
- oAble to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required.
- oSelf-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
- oCommitted to equal opportunities, and equality and diversity issues
- oAnti-discriminatory & ant oppressive practice
- oCommitted to core social work values, able to recognise that protection is sometimes required and should be carried out in the least restrictive manner observing the human and civil rights of the individual
- oA commitment to leadership & change management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oCar driver essential and be able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
- oFull driving licence
- oFlexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives
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).
