Band 6 Social Worker

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & supervision

Flexible working options

NHS Pension

Annual leave 27–33 days

Eye care vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease Scheme

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is seeking a Band 6 Social Worker to join the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team in East & South East Hertfordshire. You will deliver community mental health care, provide clinical leadership, manage referrals and safeguarding, and support adults with mental health issues within a recovery-focused framework.

The role offers a supportive work environment with induction, supervision, flexible working options, generous

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration in HCPC and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Experience delivering community mental health care to adults.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the ACMHS and FACT team.
• Manage a caseload of adults with mental health needs.
• Participate in referrals, allocations and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Contribute to service discussions and meetings to improve care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Caseload management

Case discussions

Education

Social Work degree

HCPC registered

Tools

NHS IT systems

Job description

Be at the heart of our community!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Social Worker to join us in delivering community mental health care to the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team within East & South East Hertfordshire.

Be at the heart of our community!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Social Worker to join us in delivering community mental health care to the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team within East & South East Hertfordshire.

The area is well served with transport links to historic Hertfordshire and its glorious countryside as well as into London and beyond. We are looking for a Social Worker who is passionate about care delivering care to adults with mental health issues.

As a Social Worker in an Adult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS) you will provide clinical expertise and leadership; participate in the referral and allocation process; safeguard vulnerable children and adults; contribute to case discussions and service related meetings; manage a caseload, provide direct support and advice to Service Users (Adults of all ages) and Carers, within the recovery framework, embracing the individual right to choice and control.

At HPFT our staff are our most important resource and we offer:

• A thorough induction to your role and team
• Regular, good quality supervision
• A range of developmental opportunities to support you to grow in your profession and your practice
• The opportunity to apply to work flexibly so that you can balance your work with your life outside work
• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Discount

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.

Our Family Of Over 4,000 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jackie stonebrook Job title: Service Service Line Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07484460910