Job summary
We
are looking for enthusiastic Social Work professionals across Devon who can
evidence a commitment to strengths-based practice, a real pride in their
profession and passion for delivering Social Work and Social Care interventions
as part of a varied and skilled MDT.
You
will be an experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or
equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England. You will
have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work
practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing
professional development as we are committed to supporting you to look at
post-qualifying opportunities during your career with us.
Bringing
a comprehensive working knowledge of the issues currently impacting on social
care delivery, you will be up-to-date with policy and practice development and
be confident in your knowledge base and application of the Care Act 2014.
In
return for your skills, experience and commitment, you will get all the support
you need from social work peers and wider professional networks.
Main duties of the job
The
role will involve working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
supporting people through the Rehab pathway in both inpatient community
settings upon discharge, using your expert Social Work skills and knowledge in assessment,
support planning and commissioning in line with the expectations of the Care
Act 2014 and S117 aftercare planning.
We will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive
in the role. We will offer you the training
and development support you need to begin a fulfilling career. In return, you will need to be motivated,
flexible and eager to learn.
Devon
Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the
leading providers of mental health services in the country.
Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust,
you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
- The post holder will deliver high quality
comprehensive mental health services. The principal purpose of the job is to improve the
psychological health, wellbeing and social functioning of
people with complex psychosis within an identified Devon locality.
- The post holder will join a place based
Recovery and Rehabilitation Service delivering recovery focused, evidence lead
interventions and support for individuals with complex psychosis, their
families and carers. The post holder
will operate flexibly across the domains of the service (intensive inpatient,
intensive community deliver, ongoing community delivery and wider place based
development).
- The
post holder will work as part of a specialist rehabilitation service working with a clinical caseload of individuals with complex psychosis,
using specialist,
social work and social care focussed evidence based assessment in line with the
principles of the Care Act 2014.
- The post holder
will act as a lead specialist for the Recovery and Rehabilitation service,
providing professional clinical supervision to less experienced staff, trainees
& students, and contributing to the leadership of the local service.
- The role involves managing a defined caseload
of individuals with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for
people with a complex mental health diagnose. This will include recovery
co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are
personalised). The post holder will provide statutory Adult Social Care, Care
Management functions (assessment, care planning and reviewing) and liaison with
a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role.
- The post holder will contribute to the clinical
leadership of the team, providing supervision for other members and
participating in team and service development, and evaluation.
- As an inpatient and community Rehabilitation
Social Worker you will assess and plan support for a range of complex case
work, as well as providing professional advice, mentoring and support to your
colleagues, newly qualified social workers and student social workers. We have
an expectation that you will have a good working knowledge of social care
legislation (The Care Act 2014 and its interface with S117 MHA 1983/2007).
- As part of the MDT you will undertake
safeguarding enquiries where adults are at risk of abuse or neglect and with
sound assessment skills, undertake Mental Capacity Assessments that inform Best
Interest decisions to ensure that people are living as independently as
possible.
- Employing a strengths based approach, you will
be creative in your thinking and employ a person-centred approach to your work.
Good time management and organisational skills will support you to manage your
work/life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
- The post holder will deliver high quality
comprehensive mental health services. The principal purpose of the job is to improve the
psychological health, wellbeing and social functioning of
people with complex psychosis within an identified Devon locality.
- The post holder will join a place based
Recovery and Rehabilitation Service delivering recovery focused, evidence lead
interventions and support for individuals with complex psychosis, their
families and carers. The post holder
will operate flexibly across the domains of the service (intensive inpatient,
intensive community deliver, ongoing community delivery and wider place based
development).
- The
post holder will work as part of a specialist rehabilitation service working with a clinical caseload of individuals with complex psychosis,
using specialist,
social work and social care focussed evidence based assessment in line with the
principles of the Care Act 2014.
- The post holder
will act as a lead specialist for the Recovery and Rehabilitation service,
providing professional clinical supervision to less experienced staff, trainees
& students, and contributing to the leadership of the local service.
- The role involves managing a defined caseload
of individuals with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for
people with a complex mental health diagnose. This will include recovery
co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are
personalised). The post holder will provide statutory Adult Social Care, Care
Management functions (assessment, care planning and reviewing) and liaison with
a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role.
- The post holder will contribute to the clinical
leadership of the team, providing supervision for other members and
participating in team and service development, and evaluation.
- As an inpatient and community Rehabilitation
Social Worker you will assess and plan support for a range of complex case
work, as well as providing professional advice, mentoring and support to your
colleagues, newly qualified social workers and student social workers. We have
an expectation that you will have a good working knowledge of social care
legislation (The Care Act 2014 and its interface with S117 MHA 1983/2007).
- As part of the MDT you will undertake
safeguarding enquiries where adults are at risk of abuse or neglect and with
sound assessment skills, undertake Mental Capacity Assessments that inform Best
Interest decisions to ensure that people are living as independently as
possible.
- Employing a strengths based approach, you will
be creative in your thinking and employ a person-centred approach to your work.
Good time management and organisational skills will support you to manage your
work/life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification eg Social Work Degree or equivalent, RMN or BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development and training related to the role
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
- Experience and ability to demonstrate working as a registered social worker in line with the Social Worker level in the PCF
- Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision qualification
- Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service
- Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience (of two years) working in either a social care or mental health placed setting with inpatient work an advantage.
- Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of health and social care needs within a community setting and without supervision;
- Working within a community mental health or social care setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Desirable
- Participation in user involvement in services.
- Experience in deputising for more senior staff
- Evidence of following through specific pieces of work or projects as delegated by ward managers or others
- Experience of working with individuals who are misusing substances including alcohol
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- An understanding of social care legislation (Care Act 2014)
- Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Desirable
- Knowledge of treatment of drug /alcohol dependence and impact of substance misuse on a persons mental health
skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
- Ability to think and work independently/autonomously and with complex case load
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage risk.
- Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
- Ability to work flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification eg Social Work Degree or equivalent, RMN or BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development and training related to the role
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
- Experience and ability to demonstrate working as a registered social worker in line with the Social Worker level in the PCF
- Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision qualification
- Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service
- Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience (of two years) working in either a social care or mental health placed setting with inpatient work an advantage.
- Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of health and social care needs within a community setting and without supervision;
- Working within a community mental health or social care setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Desirable
- Participation in user involvement in services.
- Experience in deputising for more senior staff
- Evidence of following through specific pieces of work or projects as delegated by ward managers or others
- Experience of working with individuals who are misusing substances including alcohol
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- An understanding of social care legislation (Care Act 2014)
- Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Desirable
- Knowledge of treatment of drug /alcohol dependence and impact of substance misuse on a persons mental health
skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
- Ability to think and work independently/autonomously and with complex case load
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage risk.
- Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
- Ability to work flexibly.
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).
