The role

• Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
• Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to people’s lives to enjoy a better future?

Devon Partnership Trust are looking for a Band (6) Senior Social Worker to join the Recovery and Rehabilitation Services in our Adult Directorate.

These roles are new to DPT and are pivotal to our aspirations to develop high quality Rehab services across the Trust, in line with implementing the Community Mental Health Framework.

The role will involve working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) supporting people through the Rehab pathway in both inpatient community settings upon discharge, using your expert Social Work skills and knowledge in assessment, support planning and commissioning in line with the expectations of the Care Act 2014 and S117 aftercare planning.

We will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in the role. We will offer you the training and development support you need to begin a fulfilling career. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.

If you are looking to relocate to the fabulous county of Devon we have a relocation package that may be suitable for you.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start.

£32,306 - £39,027 per annum pro rata (Band 6).
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic Social Work professionals across Devon who can evidence a commitment to strengths-based practice, a real pride in their profession and passion for delivering Social Work and Social Care interventions as part of a varied and skilled MDT.

You will be an experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England. You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development as we are committed to supporting you to look at post-qualifying opportunities during your career with us.

Bringing a comprehensive working knowledge of the issues currently impacting on social care delivery, you will be up-to-date with policy and practice development and be confident in your knowledge base and application of the Care Act 2014.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment, you will get all the support you need – from social work peers and wider professional networks.

If you would like to speak to us to obatin any further information regarding this post please contact either Phil Beattie @ philip.beattie@nhs.net or Tom Woodd @ tom.woodd@nhs.net
The location
Your base is Estuary House in Newton Abbot, however under the current COVID-19 conditions this may be subject to alternative arrangements/change for example home working. Please be assured that any alternatives will be discussed fully with you and the organisation. Please ask the appointing manager if you have any questions.
About us
Join us at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and you’ll be joining an award-winning organisation that is passionate about mental health and learning disability. One that cares about the people it supports – and one that also cares about its staff.

You’ll be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do.
Our offer to you
We recognise our people want to learn and develop, becoming the best that they can be. We offer all our staff a range of training opportunities including a variety of in-house training programmes designed and delivered by experts, and opportunities to access external training where appropriate.

In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

If you are looking to relocate to the fabulous county of Devon we have a relocation package that may be suitable for you.

Benefits of working at Devon Partnership NHS Trust include.

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years’ service withtheNHS so you can really enjoy what Devon has to offer
• Individual personal development plans and a commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme and reduced public transport rates
• Structured learning and development opportunities.

Living here
Devon offers beautiful coastal and countryside locations with a wide range of social & leisure opportunities. This ranges from some of the best beaches in the Country, The Moors, Canals and rivers all of which can be accessed easily via foot, car, bike or boat.

Great place to work. Great place to live

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