High Dependency Unit Band 6 Social Worker

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust recherche un travailleur social de bande 6 pour son unité de soins intensifs à Doncaster. Le poste implique d'évaluer et de soutenir des patients aux besoins complexes dans un cadre multidisciplinaire,encadré par une législation sur la santé mentale. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience pertinente et être engagés dans le développement professionnel continu.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans l'application des lois sur la santé mentale et la capacité mentale.
• Expérience de travail avec des personnes ayant des besoins complexes en matière de santé.
• Capacité à établir des plans de gestion des risques robustes.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services de santé mentale aux personnes dans le besoin.
• Effectuer des évaluations des besoins et planifier des soins.
• Travailler en collaboration avec d'autres professionnels dans un cadre multidisciplinaire.

Skills

Évaluation centrée sur la personne

Compétences en gestion des risques

Travail en équipe multidisciplinaire

Education

Engagement envers le développement professionnel continu

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

High Dependency Unit Band 6 Social Worker

The closing date is 09 July 2025

We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

The unit with support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care.

For more information please contact Meagan McNaney [e-mail], Catherine Collins [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The role entails providing a mental health social work service to those in need of care and support within a multi-disciplinary setting, in partnership with a range of other professionals.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking person-centred assessments, outcome- based care planning and reviews in line with the Care Act 2015.

The post holder will undertake direct work to people in need of care and support services and carers and apply their knowledge and skills in respect of Safeguarding, the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998 and associated case law.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Experience

• Appropriate demonstrable experience working with people with lived experience - mental health Experience of undertaking statutory duties under the Care Act & Mental Capacity Act.
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking assessment of needs for individuals who have complex health and social care needs including assisting service users access direct payments and individualised budgets.
• Demonstrable experience of assessing high levels of risk and formulation of robust risk management plans including the ability to make decisions to ensure safety of the service users and carers
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development (PQ Framework or equivalent).
• Appropriate demonstrable experience working with people with lived experience - mental health Experience of undertaking statutory duties under the Care Act & Mental Capacity Act.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum, pro rata