Description

• Job title: Mental Health Social Worker

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• Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).

• Location: Basildon Mental Health Unit, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, England, SS16 5NL.

• Salary: Advertised at around £39,959–£48,117 per annum, plus 5% High Cost Area Allowance.

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time.

• Work arrangement: In person, 37.5 hours per week.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct and contribute to comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.

• Identify social factors affecting patients’ mental health, including housing instability, poverty, unemployment and social exclusion.

• Integrate patients’ social circumstances into risk assessments, care planning and clinical decision-making.

• Support patients in accessing appropriate social care services, community resources and support networks.

• Lead safeguarding processes in accordance with statutory responsibilities and Trust policies.

• Provide specialist social work advice and guidance to multidisciplinary teams.

• Coordinate referrals, safeguarding interventions and communication with relevant external agencies.

• Work with families, carers and children to understand their support needs and promote patient recovery.

• Encourage social inclusion, independence and improved wellbeing among vulnerable individuals.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure professional social work standards are upheld.

Requirements

Essential requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification, such as a Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary social care teams, particularly supporting people with mental health difficulties.

• Knowledge of social work practice standards and relevant legislation.

• Working knowledge of the Care Act and other applicable social care legislation.

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional accountability.

• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families and healthcare professionals.

Desirable requirements

• Experience working with individuals experiencing different mental health difficulties.

• Previous supervisory experience.

• Willingness to undertake further postgraduate social work qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive Band 6 salary of £39,959–£48,117 annually.

• Additional 5% High Cost Area Allowance.

• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 10 years’ service.

• NHS pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.

• Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 for eligible employees moving to Essex.

• Blue Light Card and other NHS staff discounts.

• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport.

• Flexible working arrangements available from day one for most roles.

• Job-sharing opportunities.

• Professional supervision, staff development and wellbeing support.

• Access to occupational health advice, counselling and staff recognition programmes.

• Opportunities to join equality networks and professional support communities.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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