Lead Practitioner

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIPS) service. You will work with the team manager and clinical colleagues to develop and coordinate an effective recovery pathway for service users, families and carers.

The Worthing EIP team offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for clinical supervision, peer supervision and professional development, and the chance

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in mental health.
• Ability to develop care plans for complex presentations.
• Works well in a multidisciplinary team and within EIP frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop treatment plans for service users and families.
• Coordinate recovery pathways for individuals with complex needs.
• Engage in supervision and professional development within the team.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Mental health experience

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for an additional qualified and experienced Social Worker to complement our existing multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis service (EIPS)., The successful applicant willwork with the team manager and clinical colleagues in order to develop and co-ordinate an effective pathway of recovery for acaseload of service users, families and carers. You will be collaboratively creating treatment plans for people with complex presentations whilst working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

The Worthing Early Intervention for Psychosis is a well-resourced team of talented and creative individuals, offering a wide range of specialisms. We are looking for a highly motivated qualified Social Worker to join our team on a substantive contract., You will need to have previous experience working with clients with complex mental health problems, and a real commitment to the principles of EIP and this client group.

The service offers support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who have experienced either a first episode of psychosis or present with an At Risk Mental State. Practitioners in the team are passionate about their work, and are committed to supporting families and working in a psychosocial informed way.

The AAW EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organizationally, the teams sit within the Trust's Children and Young People's Services division.

You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for family interventions, with opportunities to link with other Social Workers, both within EIP and other services for peer supervision and professional development training. You will also have opportunities to develop your special interests and expertise in line with service and team objectives, and will be supported in your continuing professional development and in building skills relevant to your career development.