Community Mental Health Social Worker - Band 6

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); St Albans; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Band 6 Social Worker to join our community mental health team serving the Dacorum area (Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding villages).

You will carry out assessments, care planning and coordination for adults with mental ill‑health, champion equality and safeguarding, and work within a multi‑disciplinary team to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
• 12-month fixed term contract.
• Experience with adults with mental health issues in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work assessments in community settings.
• Lead care planning and coordination for adults.
• Deliver recovery-focused social care and support.
• Act as champion of safeguarding and equality.
• Support adults at risk of social exclusion.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Care coordination

Assessment

Safeguarding

Education

Professional social work qualification

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Band 6 Social Worker to join our community mental health team serving the Dacorum area (Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding villages).

You will carry out assessments, care planning and coordination for adults with mental ill‑health, champion equality and safeguarding, and work within a multi‑disciplinary team to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.