Social Worker

North London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North London seeks a dedicated Social Worker for its Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit. The role involves assessing social care needs, coordinating services, and ensuring high-quality care for patients with eating disorders. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to mental health awareness.

Qualifications

• Conduct triage and comprehensive social work assessments.
• Prepare accurate reports aligned with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead in identifying social care needs upon admission.
• Coordinate services to meet social care needs upon discharge.
• Facilitate referrals and interventions with relevant agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mental Health Awareness

Job description

Job Description: Social Worker - Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit

The Eating Disorders inpatient unit at St Ann's Hospital provides comprehensive specialist inpatient services to north central and north east London. It is also a national provider of specialist eating disorder inpatient treatment. The unit primarily serves patients over 18 years old with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

The post holder will:

1. Lead in identifying social care needs upon admission and incorporating them into the care plan.
2. Provide training, support, and consultation to colleagues.
3. Coordinate services to meet social care needs upon discharge.
4. Liaise with secondary care teams responsible for social care discharge planning to prevent delayed discharges.
5. Lead on the Transforming Care agenda for patients with comorbid learning disabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct triage and comprehensive social work assessments to inform care recommendations.
• Prepare accurate reports aligned with quality standards.
• Make dynamic social care judgments, managing complex needs with high interpersonal skills.
• Facilitate referrals and interventions with relevant agencies, utilizing local service knowledge.
• Represent the team in strategic management of high-risk patients through clinical reviews and case conferences.
• Oversee patient care, involving carers and resources, supporting multidisciplinary care plans and risk management.
• Maintain professional standards in therapeutic interventions, including individual and group therapies.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate social work interventions considering patient and community risks.
• Provide specialist consultations, liaise with health and social service providers, and maintain confidential records.
• Make referrals, coordinate with inpatient/outpatient services, and support clients with local mental health teams.
• Promote mental health awareness, community initiatives, and ensure culturally sensitive services, offering evidence-based advice.

North London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving mental health care across North London, aiming to deliver high-quality, accessible services, and fostering a supportive environment for staff and patients alike.