Band 6 Keyworker and Assessor Early Intervention - Bristol

NHS Jobs; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Bristol is seeking a Band 6 Keyworker and Assessor for Early Intervention. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment using the comprehensive assessment of an at risk mental state to confirm if someone is experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

The post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with trust policy, all newly qualified social workers will be recruited initially at Band 5, regardless of advertised role banding.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment using the comprehensive assessment of an at risk mental state to confirm if someone is experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Manage a caseload of people who need full keyworker support.

Job description

Band 6 Keyworker and Assessor Early Intervention - Bristol

The successful candidate will be able to provide specialist assessment using the comprehensive assessment of an at risk mental state to be able to confirm if someone is experiencing a first episode of psychosis. They will also have a caseload of people who need full keyworker support. Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification. This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with trust policy, all newly qualified social workers will be recruited initially at Band 5 level, regardless of advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case it may be agreed to extend this for a further 2 years.On successful completion of the ASYE, for which you will be given full support of an experienced Social Worker as well as Divisional Social Work Lead, and peer support from other ASYE candidates, you will then be eligible to progress to a Band 6 position.If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role this will be an automatic progression, following confirmation of your successful completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy.