Social Worker (Adults) - Adult Community Mental Health
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Salford
- Salary
- £34,834 to £44,428 per annum depending on level offered
- Closing date
- 18 Jun 2024
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A secondment has arisen for a Social Worker, to be based at Ramsgate House Adult Community Mental Health Team.
Social Work England registration is required.
You will be a qualified Social Worker (AMHP is desirable, not essential). We are looking for an experienced mental health social worker who has high professional standards and the ability to work well with colleagues in a multi disciplinary setting.
The post is a fixed term or secondment, Monday to Friday with Acute Care Pathway outside of core hours for weekends and bank holidays on a rota system.
This position is open to recently qualified social workers as well as experienced social workers. You will be supported by our social work team to develop your skills and experience within the field of mental health social work.
Newly qualified social workers will be supported to complete the ASYE program with the support of experienced social workers within the team. You will be offered regular line management and clinical supervision.
Staff wellbeing is important at Ramsgate House and we offer regular social work peer support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness and other team activities
Main duties of the job
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
Additional Skills
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ramsgate House
Ramsgate Street
Salford
M7 2YL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-SW038-24
Social Work England registration is required.
You will be a qualified Social Worker (AMHP is desirable, not essential). We are looking for an experienced mental health social worker who has high professional standards and the ability to work well with colleagues in a multi disciplinary setting.
The post is a fixed term or secondment, Monday to Friday with Acute Care Pathway outside of core hours for weekends and bank holidays on a rota system.
This position is open to recently qualified social workers as well as experienced social workers. You will be supported by our social work team to develop your skills and experience within the field of mental health social work.
Newly qualified social workers will be supported to complete the ASYE program with the support of experienced social workers within the team. You will be offered regular line management and clinical supervision.
Staff wellbeing is important at Ramsgate House and we offer regular social work peer support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness and other team activities
Main duties of the job
- Care co-ordination in line with the Care Program Approach.
- Completing and updating risk assessments.
- Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983).
- Assessment, support planning, reviews and safeguarding within the meaning of the Care Act 2014.
- Multidisciplinary working.
- Demonstrating anti discriminatory practice and promoting the rights of vulnerable adults.
- Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Demonstrating an ability to collate information and write reports of a standard fit for legal processes such as Mental Health Tribunal's and Hospital Managers Hearings.
- Fulfilling the duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interests Assessor or being willing to work towards gaining the associated qualifications. You will be supported to gain this experience and qualifications.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
- You must hold a current registration with SW England.
- Best Interest Assessor or willingness to undertake the training.
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status or willingness to undertake the training.
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification Degree, CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or equivalent.
Desirable
- You have additional qualifications Post Qualifying courses such as best interests assessor or relevant other continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.
- An understanding of the principles and values underlying the Care Act 2014 Health and Social Care Act 2012 Mental Health Act (1983, as amended) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other legislation as they relate to this client group.
- Evidence your ability to develop effective working relationships with service users and their carer's and show evidence of good assessment practice.
Desirable
- Prior experience working as a care coordinator in community mental health services.
- Experience of acting as Enquiry Lead and undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries in line with s.42 Care Act.
- Previous experience commissioning packages of care in line with the Care Act 2014.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of mental health, mental capacity and human rights legislation including current case law.
- You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda the enablement model of health and social care what is personalisation and how do you ensure your work is person centred including knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal.
- You must clearly evidence that you have a clear understanding of the Social Worker role in a Community Mental Health Team.
- Knowledge of relevant welfare rights legislation.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Sensitivity and perception in the assessment of vulnerable service users and their families with complex needs, using the assessment and safeguarding frameworks.
- Ability to develop written reports, including those needed under legal requirements.
- Ability to work with adults to promote their independence and well-being.
Desirable
- Understanding and ability to interpret relevant legislation.
Additional Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
- Commitment to training, service, and continuous professional development.
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ramsgate House
Ramsgate Street
Salford
M7 2YL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-SW038-24
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