Job responsibilities
Located in Staffordshire, Ivestsey Bank is a 37 bedded hospital specialising in supporting children and young people with severe or complex mental health conditions who need intensive inpatient treatment. We are dedicated to providing caring, supportive, recovery-focused treatment and we achieve this by working together with our young people, their families and other professionals. The site is part of the wider ACG Mental Health Network and a key partner in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative, lead by Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
Our model of care is clinically led and has been put together by our doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, social worker and other experts in this field. It also builds upon the feedback we have received from young people and their families about what matters to them.
We draw on a wide range of evidence to help inform how we treat and support every young person we care for. A genuine person-centred approach sits at the heart of our model because no two individuals share exactly the same needs, hopes and challenges.
We have our own Ofsted registered school on site so our young people can continue with their studies while receiving treatment, provided they are well enough to attend.
There are three separate units on our Stafford site spread across two buildings:
Wedgwood: Eating Disorders Service
Hartley: Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Thorneycroft: General Adolescent Service.
Each unit has its own dedicated Consultant-led Multi-Disciplinary Team who are experts in looking after and treating young people with severe, enduring and complex mental health conditions.
Thinking about applying but have some questions pop in and have a chat with us. We are happy for visitors every Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm and we would love to meet you, answer any questions and tell you about what we do! Ivetsey Bank Hospital, Wheaton Aston, Stafford, ST19 9QT
What you'll be working:
We can beflexible but you willwork a total of 37.5 hour per week, Monday to Friday
As our Lead Social Worker you will:
- Compiling comprehensive social history reports for all our young people including in the assessment process
- Ensuring that our young people are aware of their rights to Mental Health Review Tribunals (MHRTs) and make appropriate arrangements for their legal representation
- Making recommendations on the practice and development of social work within the unit to the Unit General Manager
- Ensuring that reports are provided by Social Workers representing the purchasing authority and are made available to MHRTs
- Developing a resident advocacy programme and befriending scheme, utilising local community resources where possible
- Researching, on behalf of Care Principles, aftercare services and advise the clinical team of identified strengths and weaknesses
- Participating in the delivery of the behavioural support and other treatment programmes
- Attending assessment meetings, house rounds and reviews of resident care
- Providing individual and group patient counselling in areas of professional competence
- Providing patients, relatives and carers with information and support regarding entitlements to statutory benefits
- Conforming at all times to the Policies and Procedures of the Company, with particular regard to confidentiality, financial and administrative responsibilities, and treat residents, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward Appgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline &Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- Asalary sacrificeAegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1500by recommending someone you know
- and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
