Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 22 June 2026

Job Summary

Due to the recent development of Assessment and Liaison Services, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT offers an opportunity for a forward-thinking, highly motivated, innovative, dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) Team in North Lincolnshire.

The CRHT is a multi-disciplinary team providing 24/7 urgent clinical triage and advice via a crisis telephone line, as well as conducting urgent and emergency mental health assessments for people in crisis. The team also provides intensive home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission.

The CRHT acts as gatekeeper for inpatient admissions, crisis house admissions, and facilitates early discharge from inpatient wards.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT upholds values and professional standards of social work and is committed to trauma-informed care for both service users and staff.

The role includes a robust Trust induction, and continuing professional development is supported through monthly Trust Learning Half Days.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker passionate about crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and collaborative MDT working.

Main Duties of the Job

A motivated and skilled Social Worker is required to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT) in North Lincolnshire.

Working within a 24/7 multi-disciplinary service, the role includes:

• Providing urgent mental health triage, crisis assessment, and intensive home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission
• Acting as gatekeeper for inpatient and crisis house admissions
• Supporting early discharge and ensuring safe, person-centred care

Working closely with health, social care, and community partners, the role involves:

• Applying the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act in practice
• Completing high-quality assessments and risk management plans
• Coordinating care packages and promoting recovery-focused, strengths-based practice
• Supporting individuals, carers, and families
• Contributing to safeguarding and multi-agency working
• Supporting development of social work practice within the service

About Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues who are valued and respected.

The organisation delivers services across mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

RDaSH is committed to staff development and holds monthly learning half days for colleagues.

The Trust focuses on improving service quality and recruiting individuals who share its values and vision for first-class care.

More information about working for RDaSH can be found at:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

Strategy document:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

Allyship video:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Terms and conditions:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.

The vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ASYE or equivalent experience
• Social Work qualification (DipSW, BA Hons, BSc Hons, MA or equivalent)
• Practice Educator or experience supporting students
• Commitment to continuing professional development (PQ Framework or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England

Desirable

• AMHP / BIA

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with people with lived experience of mental ill health
• Experience undertaking statutory duties under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Experience assessing complex health and social care needs
• Experience assessing risk and developing risk management plans
• Experience working in multidisciplinary settings
• Experience in safeguarding (adult and children) and specialist risk assessment

Desirable

• Supervising students, ASYEs, and junior staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, Human Rights Act
• Human rights-based practice
• Strengths / asset-based practice
• Social work theory and critical reflective practice
• Anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice
• Understanding of mental health conditions and co-morbidities
• Understanding of person-centred care and NHS mental health transformation

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently and manage risk
• Ability to develop risk management plans with partners
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• IT literacy including Microsoft systems
• Recovery-focused interviewing, counselling and systemic practice skills

Desirable

• Participation in research and development
• Ability to support training and development of junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for any criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Applicants must provide a criminal record certificate for any country where they have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further information is available via NHS Careers.

How to Apply

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