Perinatal Mental Health Social Worker - Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered Mental Health Social Worker to join the Bedfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Team. The post offers opportunities for professional development within a perinatal framework and a supportive induction package.

The role emphasizes specialised assessments, care planning, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to improve outcomes for women, birthing people and their families in Bedfordshire and Luton.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Mental Health Social Worker.
• Experience in perinatal mental health is desirable.
• Willingness to participate in induction and tailored training.

Responsibilities

• To support delivery of highly specialist assessment, care planning, treatment and review for perinatal service users.
• To provide specialist consultation and support to Trust inpatient and community services on best practice in perinatal care.
• To work with a small, complex group of pregnant women/birthing people and those with infants up to two years old.
• To liaise with Mother and Baby Units and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Social Worker

Perinatal mental health

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered Mental Health Social Worker to join the Bedfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Team. The post offers opportunities for professional development within a perinatal framework and a supportive induction package.

The role emphasizes specialised assessments, care planning, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to improve outcomes for women, birthing people and their families in Bedfordshire and Luton.