Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated individual to take this
opportunity for an exciting new position within the Ellern Mede Group.
As an apprentice social worker you will be based at Ellern
Mede Moorgate undertaking the duties of an assistant social worker while
studying to qualify as a qualified social worker.
Applicants must have evidence of GCSE Maths and English at
Grade C or above, or equivalent.
The role is full time, 20% of which will be dedicated to
study during term times as laid out by the University
You will be able to study at degree level and be expected to
undertake 3 placements which will include both Ellern Mede and external
services during the 3 year course.
Main duties of the job
"Please refer to full Job description for further duties"
Essential duties include:
- Safeguarding
- Assessments of and meeting with carers and families.
- Liaison with community services to secure transfer of care as required.
- To act as link between inpatient services and receiving community teams
- Assisting with discharge planning.
- Liaising with advocacy services.
- Supporting patient rights.
- Assisting with the completion of relevant forms
- Completion of relevant applications for support. Education and work
About us
The Ellern Mede Group is an internationally renowned specialist Eating Disorder provider with hospitals in London (Ridgeway & Barnet), Rotherham and Derby. We have existed for over 20 years during which time we have built an excellent reputation with local and national commissioners.
Working for Ellern Mede will provide you the following benefits:
- Competitive salaries with the ability for career and pay progression
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, learning and development
- 31 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays)
- Sick pay (after 1 years service)
- Access to free on-site parking (on first come/first served basis)
- Access to subsidised meals while at work
- Workplace pension schemes
- Employee assistance program
- DBS costs covered
- rofessional fees paid
Job description
Job responsibilities
While undertaking the apprenticeship scheme, the post holder is required to work effectively within the MDT and hold strong risk management and safeguarding knowledge/skills. Excellent working knowledge of the mental health act 1983/2007 as well as other relevant statutory legislation child protection and protection of vulnerable adults is required. Experience of working with children and young adults within a mental health setting is advantageous.
The role is within an inpatient service but liaison with community teams and understanding of community mental health services will be necessary.
During the apprenticeship program you will be required to follow the directions and policies of the University
Essential duties include:
- Safeguarding
- Assessments of and meeting with carers and families.
- Liaison with community services to secure transfer of care as required.
- To act as link between inpatient services and receiving community teams
- Assisting with discharge planning.
- Liaising with advocacy services.
- Supporting patient rights.
- Assisting with the completion of relevant forms
- Completion of relevant applications for support. Education and work
Specific tasks Include
- To assist in the completion of assessments of client social care needs and of carers and participate as part of the MDT within the care programme approach processes.
- Attendance at MDT meetings and update the team on progress from a social care perspective on behalf of the social work when necessary.
- To provide day to day support to patients as directed by the social work team.
- To liaise with and arrange advocacy as required.
- To provide advice and support to patients, carers and nursing colleagues around welfare benefits and financial assessments with the support of the social worker.
- Establish and maintain effective links and working relationship with key internal and external colleagues
- Ensure records and information systems are kept accurately including the inputting and updating of information on Care notes.
- To act in a professional manner at all times, attend all mandatory training, keep abreast of changes in legislation, maintain CPD, maintain and act within the boundaries of your role.
- To inform managers of individual case issues which may impact on the care and treatment of patients in the hospitals.
- To adhere to policies and procedures of the university and Ellern Mede.
Job description
Job responsibilities
While undertaking the apprenticeship scheme, the post holder is required to work effectively within the MDT and hold strong risk management and safeguarding knowledge/skills. Excellent working knowledge of the mental health act 1983/2007 as well as other relevant statutory legislation child protection and protection of vulnerable adults is required. Experience of working with children and young adults within a mental health setting is advantageous.
The role is within an inpatient service but liaison with community teams and understanding of community mental health services will be necessary.
During the apprenticeship program you will be required to follow the directions and policies of the University
Essential duties include:
- Safeguarding
- Assessments of and meeting with carers and families.
- Liaison with community services to secure transfer of care as required.
- To act as link between inpatient services and receiving community teams
- Assisting with discharge planning.
- Liaising with advocacy services.
- Supporting patient rights.
- Assisting with the completion of relevant forms
- Completion of relevant applications for support. Education and work
Specific tasks Include
- To assist in the completion of assessments of client social care needs and of carers and participate as part of the MDT within the care programme approach processes.
- Attendance at MDT meetings and update the team on progress from a social care perspective on behalf of the social work when necessary.
- To provide day to day support to patients as directed by the social work team.
- To liaise with and arrange advocacy as required.
- To provide advice and support to patients, carers and nursing colleagues around welfare benefits and financial assessments with the support of the social worker.
- Establish and maintain effective links and working relationship with key internal and external colleagues
- Ensure records and information systems are kept accurately including the inputting and updating of information on Care notes.
- To act in a professional manner at all times, attend all mandatory training, keep abreast of changes in legislation, maintain CPD, maintain and act within the boundaries of your role.
- To inform managers of individual case issues which may impact on the care and treatment of patients in the hospitals.
- To adhere to policies and procedures of the university and Ellern Mede.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of two GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent level 2
- Knowledge of MHA 1983/2007
- Knowledge of care management
Desirable
- Degree in relevant health and social care
- subject or equivalent
- training in care management
Experience
Essential
- Working in a mental health environment.
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Providing support to mental health service users
- Understanding of care planning processes and delivering care
Desirable
- Working with young people
- discharge procedures, awareness of risk
- assessments
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to set priorities
- Report and letter writing skills
- Advocacy skills
- Working in complex situations
- Liaison with other professionals
- Interview skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to work on a computer
- Commitment to inpatient work
- To show initiative, flexibility and professional curiosity
- Able to draw boundaries
- Good listener
- Team worker
- Positive approach to working with users and carers
- Able to work to tight deadline
- Ability to positively engage with service users from a wide background and
- with complex mental health and social care needs
Desirable
- Equality training, budget management
- skills.
- Access to a car for work use, full driving
- license
- well organised, tolerant, enthusiastic,
- awareness of needs of carers and positive
- attitude to appraisal, supervision and
- training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of two GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent level 2
- Knowledge of MHA 1983/2007
- Knowledge of care management
Desirable
- Degree in relevant health and social care
- subject or equivalent
- training in care management
Experience
Essential
- Working in a mental health environment.
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Providing support to mental health service users
- Understanding of care planning processes and delivering care
Desirable
- Working with young people
- discharge procedures, awareness of risk
- assessments
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to set priorities
- Report and letter writing skills
- Advocacy skills
- Working in complex situations
- Liaison with other professionals
- Interview skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to work on a computer
- Commitment to inpatient work
- To show initiative, flexibility and professional curiosity
- Able to draw boundaries
- Good listener
- Team worker
- Positive approach to working with users and carers
- Able to work to tight deadline
- Ability to positively engage with service users from a wide background and
- with complex mental health and social care needs
Desirable
- Equality training, budget management
- skills.
- Access to a car for work use, full driving
- license
- well organised, tolerant, enthusiastic,
- awareness of needs of carers and positive
- attitude to appraisal, supervision and
- training.
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.
