GLOUCESTER and FOREST OF DEAN ASSERTIVE OUTREACH TEAM
Social Worker Band 5/6 progression post
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Social Worker to gain experience working with a busy but dynamic Assertive Outreach team.

The Gloucester and Forest of Dean Assertive Outreach Team provides comprehensive mental health and social care to working age adults in the Gloucester locality and the Forest of Dean.

We are seeking a motivated and innovative individual to join this enthusiastic, progressive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. We can offer an opportunity to develop your skills and experience and to contribute to the development of a high quality service.

The team provides a planned needs lead 8am-8pm seven days a week service (reduced hours at weekend). Our core working hours at Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and 9am - 1pm weekends and Bank holidays. The hours are 37.5 per week with some evenings and weekend shifts (on a rotational shift system). 'Flexible' working arrangements will be considered. Any request will be set against genuine operational requirements and limitations and it is not obligatory for a manager to accede to the request.

For further details contact Kate Parkhurst on 0300 421 3317

Main duties of the job

• To work as a Care Co-ordinator or Lead Professional (where applicable) with individuals who have serious and enduring mental health difficulties.
• To develop and provide evidence based programmes of care for service users of working age with mental health problems who are receiving treatment from the Recovery Team, with a focus on social care
• To ensure a clear focus on recovery and social inclusion.
• To support and supervise both registered and non-registered staff in delivering care.
• The role will entail, assessment , support planning and review of social care packages in robust and timely manner, in accordance with The Care Act 2014 requirements

About us

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users
• 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work
• 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority
• 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Person Specification

essential/desirable

Essential

• Social Work qualification registered with the appropriate professional body.
• Evidence of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment
• Experience of working with Adults with enduring mental health problems.

Desirable

• Evidence of formal post registration learning
• Experience of mentoring social work students.
• To have a sound evidenced based working knowledge of the management in the community of severe and enduring mental illness.

essential/desirable

Essential

• Social Work qualification registered with the appropriate professional body.
• Evidence of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment

Desirable

• Approved Mental Health Professional

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pullman Place

Great western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NF

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