Impactful Perinatal Mental Health Social Worker

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Stafford is seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker to join their Perinatal Mental Health Team. The role involves managing a caseload of expectant and new mothers with mental health issues, delivering high-quality care and supporting team development. Applicants must hold a recognized Social Work qualification and have experience with complex mental health problems. Competitive salary and extensive training opportunities available.

Benefits

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave (increasing with service)

Health and Wellbeing support

Mileage payment for community work

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccinations

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund

Qualifications

• Experience of working with service users with complex mental health problems.
• Experience of working with service users with perinatal mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality mental health service for mothers with serious mental health difficulties.
• Manage a defined caseload and provide assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Participate in team and service development and evaluation.

Skills

In depth knowledge of legislation related to mental health

Good organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to provide teaching and support to colleagues

Ability to make appropriate assessments

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Job description

A healthcare organization in Stafford is seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker to join their Perinatal Mental Health Team. The role involves managing a caseload of expectant and new mothers with mental health issues, delivering high-quality care and supporting team development. Applicants must hold a recognized Social Work qualification and have experience with complex mental health problems. Competitive salary and extensive training opportunities available.