Senior Social Worker (Sponsorship Available) At Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful senior social worker who will have the ability to respond positively and creatively to the needs of service users. Residents of Mid Essex are well supported because of the hard work and dedication of current team members working.

Main Duties of the Job

The Senior Social Worker will work at the forefront of community mental health treatment teams in the Mid Essex area (Braintree / Maldon) providing EPUT’s secondary mental health services. The role requires individuals to think with a positive and forward-thinking attitude, putting the needs and safety of service users at the heart of everything.

The role offers independent professional freedom while working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) invests in the development of senior social workers as part of the ‘Think Ahead’ initiative. Within the Mid Essex locality, support is provided by the Social Care Leadership Team, along with opportunities for career progression for aspiring leaders and clinical experts.

The team provides:

Caseload supervision and managerial supervision
Limited and weighted caseloads
Extensive training and development opportunities, including AMHP training

About Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

At EPUT, staff are valued and supported throughout their career.

Support includes:

Supervision and guidance to help staff reach their potential
An inclusive community with engagement events and equality networks
Mental health, wellbeing services, occupational health advice, and counselling
Recognition awards for outstanding contribution

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years of service
Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay
Staff discounts including Blue Light Card and NHS discounts
£8,000 relocation package for those moving to Essex
Interest-free season ticket loans for travel

Flexible Working

Flexible working available from day one for most roles
Job share applications are welcomed

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as a Senior Social Worker within community mental health treatment teams, providing high-quality assessment and intervention to service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems. The role promotes recovery and independence using Mental Health Care clusters to identify appropriate pathways and treatment plans.

The post holder will support strength-based and asset-based approaches promoting recovery and social inclusion with individuals and families. The role involves implementing the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and delivering statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).

Following appointment, the post holder is required to actively practice as an AMHP (subject to qualification if not already an AMHP and completion of required training). The role includes participation in the Area AMHP rota, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and related work, and engaging with carers to ensure appropriate action is taken within legislation.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Experience

Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure and barring service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate for any country they have lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

How to Apply

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