Job summary
This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.
Yourmain place of work will be Bath NHS House / The Hollies Midsomer Norton.
An opportunity has arisen to become a social worker in a well-established, integrated mental health team. CITT is a busy team which offers a considerable amount of a variety. The multi-disciplinary team share an office base and work jointly with the mental health therapies and intensive teams. The applicant need not have previous experience with older adults as experience and skills are transferable. One of the values of the team is to provide service users and carers with flexible and creative care packages, aimed at maintaining peoples independence at home. The team has access to a lot of community resources, working closely with third sector, private and statutory providers. The team also works closely with the general hospital (RUH) to facilitate and ensure that service users who meet the CITT criteria are discharged with the appropriate ongoing support. The is to this ensure that CITT service users are discharged in an efficient and timely way.
Main duties of the job
There will be an ongoing opportunity to provide specialist knowledge to partner agencies in a variety of settings. The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop their therapeutic skills. You will be joining a supportive team, at a time when there is an opportunity to assist in developing new services and ways of working.
We are proud to be fostering a diverse work force that reflects our communities. A key commitment to this is improving staff representation from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, those from the LGBTQ+ communities and people living with disabilities.
You must provide proof that you have successfully registered with Social Work England. Further information about the Registration Scheme can be found athttps://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
About us
Why B&NES Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:
- A competitive salary package.
- A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexitime, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
- A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
- Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
- Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES
Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. We havefour core values which shape every aspect of our working lifeand how we look to the future. These values are to beBold, Empowered, SupportiveandTransparent.
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and whats involved, please contact the team manager Karen Gilroy or Mark Roberts on 01225 - 396772 / 396708.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PERSON SPECIFICATIONPOST TITLEQUALIFICATIONS: Essential DesirableSocial work qualification e.g. degree, dipsw, CQSW etc. XSWE registration XApproved Mental Health Professional qualification. XBest Interest Assessor XA commitment to and a responsibility for personal development and an ability to take advantage of training opportunities.XManaged Practice Learning (MPL) XPERSONAL QUALITIES & SKILLSA high standard of verbal and written communication skills in relation to service users, carers, other professionals and other agencies, and an ability to use IT systems.XDemonstrate an ability to form and maintain good working relationships both with clients and members of other agencies.XThe ability to manage own workload and work autonomously, and an ability to reflect on practice in order to build and maintain resilienceXA commitment to a rights based approach to Social Work and the ability to implement this in all areas of work.XTo work to the expected standard under the KSS (Knowledge Skills Statement for SW) Professional Capability Framework (PCF)XAn understanding of the role of Social Work within a multi-disciplinary mental health setting and a willingness to promote and lead on the Councils social care agendaXAbility to be flexible, able to adapt to change and to be a team player. XA commitment to own professional development, including a willingness to attend training and acquire new skills in a changing working environment.XAbility to work with communities, partner organisations and voluntary sector to maximise social capital for vulnerable residents and ensure support is culturally appropriate.XUnderstanding of the benefits of annual appraisals and ability to recognise personal learning and development needs.XHave an understanding of emotions and human behaviour and be able to set firm boundaries where necessaryXBe of a flexible accepting disposition. XTo work under conditions of pressure and emotional stress and to be able to identify ways of reducing these in order to build personal resilience.XTo be adaptable and able to respond to requests or requirements at short notice. XHave the ability to work as a member of a team. XMust be able to accept that s/he will be working in situations in which risk taking in relation to decision making is inherent.XMust be able to demonstrate an awareness of procedural and accountability issues within the department.XDemonstrate initiative and be self-reliant. XKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEExperience and knowledge of mental health work and statutory framework. XKnowledge and understanding of the needs of discriminated against groups and the ability to ensure that the teams services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs.XKnowledge, understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and how it ensures a vulnerable resident can maximise their choice and control over their chosen lifestyle.XAbility to demonstrate experience and skills which has been assimilated through previous work.XExperience of working with older people. XExperience of voluntary or paid work involving counselling, helping or advising people.XLife experience relevant to the post advertised. XExperience of working in a statutory mental health setting XExperience of multi-disciplinary teamwork. XAbility to contribute to the development of policy and practice. XExperience in working in a multi-racial environment, or of working with black people or people from other minority ethnic groupsXAn understanding of the structure and priorities of Bath and North East Somerset CouncilXAn applied knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Social Services legislation and policies, and theories of social work practice particularly Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and how this relates to the statutory role of social care.XAn ability to provide a professional social work perspective in an integrated multi-disciplinary setting.XHave an understanding of the needs of people who are facing difficulties through disability, disturbance or deprivation and be able to promote a rights based approach to their workXWorking in a co-productive way with Service Users and their carers XAMHP status, or a willingness and commitment to train as an AMHP. For AMHPs, a thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation, and an ability to utilise this in practice.XAn ability to work with adults at risk and an understanding of how to use safeguarding processes to reduce said riskXKnowledge and understanding of human development, attachment theory and working through conflict to a satisfactory and agreed resolution.XKnowledge, understanding of and commitment to a strengths/asset based approach to their work, ensuring individuals have maximum choice and control, and to provide support to enable them to maintain their chosen lifestyle.XThe knowledge and skills to understand and manage complex situations and crises, to use authority appropriately, address conflict and prioritise effectively.XThe ability to assess needs, manage risk and prepare and monitor care plans, in line with the eligibility criteria in mental health services.XKnowledge of the issues facing people with mental health needs and their carers.XKnowledge and understanding of the systems theory of Social Work with particular reference to the Think Family approach in considering the needs of the whole family where the Toxic (complex) Trio is presentXOtherMust be willing/able to travel widely within the county and outside the County on occasionsX
Job description
Job responsibilities
PERSON SPECIFICATIONPOST TITLEQUALIFICATIONS: Essential DesirableSocial work qualification e.g. degree, dipsw, CQSW etc. XSWE registration XApproved Mental Health Professional qualification. XBest Interest Assessor XA commitment to and a responsibility for personal development and an ability to take advantage of training opportunities.XManaged Practice Learning (MPL) XPERSONAL QUALITIES & SKILLSA high standard of verbal and written communication skills in relation to service users, carers, other professionals and other agencies, and an ability to use IT systems.XDemonstrate an ability to form and maintain good working relationships both with clients and members of other agencies.XThe ability to manage own workload and work autonomously, and an ability to reflect on practice in order to build and maintain resilienceXA commitment to a rights based approach to Social Work and the ability to implement this in all areas of work.XTo work to the expected standard under the KSS (Knowledge Skills Statement for SW) Professional Capability Framework (PCF)XAn understanding of the role of Social Work within a multi-disciplinary mental health setting and a willingness to promote and lead on the Councils social care agendaXAbility to be flexible, able to adapt to change and to be a team player. XA commitment to own professional development, including a willingness to attend training and acquire new skills in a changing working environment.XAbility to work with communities, partner organisations and voluntary sector to maximise social capital for vulnerable residents and ensure support is culturally appropriate.XUnderstanding of the benefits of annual appraisals and ability to recognise personal learning and development needs.XHave an understanding of emotions and human behaviour and be able to set firm boundaries where necessaryXBe of a flexible accepting disposition. XTo work under conditions of pressure and emotional stress and to be able to identify ways of reducing these in order to build personal resilience.XTo be adaptable and able to respond to requests or requirements at short notice. XHave the ability to work as a member of a team. XMust be able to accept that s/he will be working in situations in which risk taking in relation to decision making is inherent.XMust be able to demonstrate an awareness of procedural and accountability issues within the department.XDemonstrate initiative and be self-reliant. XKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEExperience and knowledge of mental health work and statutory framework. XKnowledge and understanding of the needs of discriminated against groups and the ability to ensure that the teams services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs.XKnowledge, understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and how it ensures a vulnerable resident can maximise their choice and control over their chosen lifestyle.XAbility to demonstrate experience and skills which has been assimilated through previous work.XExperience of working with older people. XExperience of voluntary or paid work involving counselling, helping or advising people.XLife experience relevant to the post advertised. XExperience of working in a statutory mental health setting XExperience of multi-disciplinary teamwork. XAbility to contribute to the development of policy and practice. XExperience in working in a multi-racial environment, or of working with black people or people from other minority ethnic groupsXAn understanding of the structure and priorities of Bath and North East Somerset CouncilXAn applied knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Social Services legislation and policies, and theories of social work practice particularly Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and how this relates to the statutory role of social care.XAn ability to provide a professional social work perspective in an integrated multi-disciplinary setting.XHave an understanding of the needs of people who are facing difficulties through disability, disturbance or deprivation and be able to promote a rights based approach to their workXWorking in a co-productive way with Service Users and their carers XAMHP status, or a willingness and commitment to train as an AMHP. For AMHPs, a thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation, and an ability to utilise this in practice.XAn ability to work with adults at risk and an understanding of how to use safeguarding processes to reduce said riskXKnowledge and understanding of human development, attachment theory and working through conflict to a satisfactory and agreed resolution.XKnowledge, understanding of and commitment to a strengths/asset based approach to their work, ensuring individuals have maximum choice and control, and to provide support to enable them to maintain their chosen lifestyle.XThe knowledge and skills to understand and manage complex situations and crises, to use authority appropriately, address conflict and prioritise effectively.XThe ability to assess needs, manage risk and prepare and monitor care plans, in line with the eligibility criteria in mental health services.XKnowledge of the issues facing people with mental health needs and their carers.XKnowledge and understanding of the systems theory of Social Work with particular reference to the Think Family approach in considering the needs of the whole family where the Toxic (complex) Trio is presentXOtherMust be willing/able to travel widely within the county and outside the County on occasionsX
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QUALIFICATIONS: Essential & Desirable
- Social work qualification e.g. degree, dipsw, CQSW etc.
- SWE registration
- Approved Mental Health Professional qualification.
- Best Interest Assessor
- A commitment to and a responsibility for personal development and an ability to take advantage of training opportunities.
- Managed Practice Learning (MPL)
Experience
Essential
- PERSONAL QUALITIES & SKILLS
- A high standard of verbal and written communication skills in relation to service users, carers, other professionals and other agencies, and an ability to use IT systems.
- Demonstrate an ability to form and maintain good working relationships both with clients and members of other agencies.
- The ability to manage own workload and work autonomously, and an ability to reflect on practice in order to build and maintain resilience
- A commitment to a rights based approach to Social Work and the ability to implement this in all areas of work.
- To work to the expected standard under the KSS (Knowledge Skills Statement for SW) Professional Capability Framework (PCF)
- An understanding of the role of Social Work within a multi-disciplinary mental health setting and a willingness to promote and lead on the Councils social care agenda
- Ability to be flexible, able to adapt to change and to be a team player.
- A commitment to own professional development, including a willingness to attend training and acquire new skills in a changing working environment.
- Ability to work with communities, partner organisations and voluntary sector to maximise social capital for vulnerable residents and ensure support is culturally appropriate.
- Understanding of the benefits of annual appraisals and ability to recognise personal learning and development needs.
- Have an understanding of emotions and human behaviour and be able to set firm boundaries where necessary
- Be of a flexible accepting disposition.
- To work under conditions of pressure and emotional stress and to be able to identify ways of reducing these in order to build personal resilience.
- To be adaptable and able to respond to requests or requirements at short notice.
- Have the ability to work as a member of a team.
- Must be able to accept that s/he will be working in situations in which risk taking in relation to decision making is inherent.
- Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of procedural and accountability issues within the department.
- Demonstrate initiative and be self-reliant.
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Experience and knowledge of mental health work and statutory framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of discriminated against groups and the ability to ensure that the teams services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs.
- Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and how it ensures a vulnerable resident can maximise their choice and control over their chosen lifestyle.
- Ability to demonstrate experience and skills which has been assimilated
- through previous work.
- Experience of working with older people.
- Experience of voluntary or paid work involving counselling, helping or
- advising people.
- Life experience relevant to the post advertised.
- Experience of working in a statutory mental health setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork.
- Ability to contribute to the development of policy and practice.
- Experience in working in a multi-racial environment, or of working with black people or people from other minority ethnic groups
- An understanding of the structure and priorities of Bath and North East
- Somerset Council
- An applied knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Social
- Services legislation and policies, and theories of social work practice
- particularly Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and how this relates to the statutory role of social care.
- An ability to provide a professional social work perspective in an integrated multi-disciplinary setting.
- Have an understanding of the needs of people who are facing difficulties through disability, disturbance or deprivation and be able to promote a rights based approach to their work
- Working in a co-productive way with Service Users and their carers
- AMHP status, or a willingness and commitment to train as an AMHP. For
- AMHPs, a thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation, and an ability to utilise this in practice.
- An ability to work with adults at risk and an understanding of how to use safeguarding processes to reduce said risk
- Knowledge and understanding of human development, attachment theory and working through conflict to a satisfactory and agreed resolution.
- Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to a strengths/asset based approach to their work, ensuring individuals have maximum choice and control, and to provide support to enable them to maintain their chosen lifestyle.
- The knowledge and skills to understand and manage complex situations and crises, to use authority appropriately, address conflict and prioritise effectively.
- The ability to assess needs, manage risk and prepare and monitor care plans, in line with the eligibility criteria in mental health services.
- Knowledge of the issues facing people with mental health needs and their carers.
- Knowledge and understanding of the systems theory of Social Work with particular reference to the Think Family approach in considering the needs of the whole family where the Toxic (complex) Trio is present
- Other
- Must be willing/able to travel widely within the county and outside the
- County on occasions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QUALIFICATIONS: Essential & Desirable
- Social work qualification e.g. degree, dipsw, CQSW etc.
- SWE registration
- Approved Mental Health Professional qualification.
- Best Interest Assessor
- A commitment to and a responsibility for personal development and an ability to take advantage of training opportunities.
- Managed Practice Learning (MPL)
Experience
Essential
- PERSONAL QUALITIES & SKILLS
- A high standard of verbal and written communication skills in relation to service users, carers, other professionals and other agencies, and an ability to use IT systems.
- Demonstrate an ability to form and maintain good working relationships both with clients and members of other agencies.
- The ability to manage own workload and work autonomously, and an ability to reflect on practice in order to build and maintain resilience
- A commitment to a rights based approach to Social Work and the ability to implement this in all areas of work.
- To work to the expected standard under the KSS (Knowledge Skills Statement for SW) Professional Capability Framework (PCF)
- An understanding of the role of Social Work within a multi-disciplinary mental health setting and a willingness to promote and lead on the Councils social care agenda
- Ability to be flexible, able to adapt to change and to be a team player.
- A commitment to own professional development, including a willingness to attend training and acquire new skills in a changing working environment.
- Ability to work with communities, partner organisations and voluntary sector to maximise social capital for vulnerable residents and ensure support is culturally appropriate.
- Understanding of the benefits of annual appraisals and ability to recognise personal learning and development needs.
- Have an understanding of emotions and human behaviour and be able to set firm boundaries where necessary
- Be of a flexible accepting disposition.
- To work under conditions of pressure and emotional stress and to be able to identify ways of reducing these in order to build personal resilience.
- To be adaptable and able to respond to requests or requirements at short notice.
- Have the ability to work as a member of a team.
- Must be able to accept that s/he will be working in situations in which risk taking in relation to decision making is inherent.
- Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of procedural and accountability issues within the department.
- Demonstrate initiative and be self-reliant.
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Experience and knowledge of mental health work and statutory framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of discriminated against groups and the ability to ensure that the teams services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs.
- Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and how it ensures a vulnerable resident can maximise their choice and control over their chosen lifestyle.
- Ability to demonstrate experience and skills which has been assimilated
- through previous work.
- Experience of working with older people.
- Experience of voluntary or paid work involving counselling, helping or
- advising people.
- Life experience relevant to the post advertised.
- Experience of working in a statutory mental health setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork.
- Ability to contribute to the development of policy and practice.
- Experience in working in a multi-racial environment, or of working with black people or people from other minority ethnic groups
- An understanding of the structure and priorities of Bath and North East
- Somerset Council
- An applied knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Social
- Services legislation and policies, and theories of social work practice
- particularly Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and how this relates to the statutory role of social care.
- An ability to provide a professional social work perspective in an integrated multi-disciplinary setting.
- Have an understanding of the needs of people who are facing difficulties through disability, disturbance or deprivation and be able to promote a rights based approach to their work
- Working in a co-productive way with Service Users and their carers
- AMHP status, or a willingness and commitment to train as an AMHP. For
- AMHPs, a thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation, and an ability to utilise this in practice.
- An ability to work with adults at risk and an understanding of how to use safeguarding processes to reduce said risk
- Knowledge and understanding of human development, attachment theory and working through conflict to a satisfactory and agreed resolution.
- Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to a strengths/asset based approach to their work, ensuring individuals have maximum choice and control, and to provide support to enable them to maintain their chosen lifestyle.
- The knowledge and skills to understand and manage complex situations and crises, to use authority appropriately, address conflict and prioritise effectively.
- The ability to assess needs, manage risk and prepare and monitor care plans, in line with the eligibility criteria in mental health services.
- Knowledge of the issues facing people with mental health needs and their carers.
- Knowledge and understanding of the systems theory of Social Work with particular reference to the Think Family approach in considering the needs of the whole family where the Toxic (complex) Trio is present
- Other
- Must be willing/able to travel widely within the county and outside the
- County on occasions
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
