Qualified Social Worker - Deaf Service

St Andrew's Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading mental health charity, making a real difference in the lives of patients with complex needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a Deaf service, where you'll engage with patients and families, develop treatment plans, and ensure compliance with mental health legislation. You will receive comprehensive training and support, including opportunities for professional development. With a focus on compassion and excellence, this position not only allows you to grow your skills but also to contribute to a meaningful cause that values hope and community support.

Benefits

Pension

35 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym and swimming pool

Free parking

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Life cover

Cycle to work scheme

Paid DBS application

Access to free vocational qualifications

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in Mental Health and Safeguarding.
• Proficient in British Sign Language (BSL) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans.
• Lead carer engagement and safeguarding efforts.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Mental Health Legislation

Safeguarding Adults Legislation

Social Work Qualification

Education

Recognized Social Work Qualification

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference advocating for people with complex mental health needs within a forensic hospital setting?

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

About Us

We are St Andrew's, a mental health charity dedicated to inspiring hope for those living with complex mental health needs. We envision a future with less stigma, more community support, research, and education, aiming to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure that everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued, and has hope for their future.

The largest UK medium secure service for deaf men aged between 18 and 65 years old, our ward accepts patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including mental illness, learning disability, brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, or personality disorder. Our Deaf medium secure service provides high-quality care in a linguistically and culturally appropriate environment, with British Sign Language (BSL) as the first language of the service.

Your role with us

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Deaf Service for a qualified Social Worker. You will join a high-achieving and committed social work team within an inpatient hospital setting. As a Social Worker, you will gain experience and develop a deeper understanding of complex mental health needs, with access to relevant training and a comprehensive ASYE programme.

You will work in partnership with our multi-disciplinary teams (including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing, and other Allied Health Professions) to provide holistic individualized treatment plans and work directly with our patients on their recovery journey. You will take the lead in carer engagement and involvement, ensuring that families are part of the team. Additionally, you will become an expert in mental health legislation and practice, giving evidence at Tribunals and leading safeguarding efforts.

You must have a recognized Social Work Qualification and ideally experience in Mental Health and Mental Capacity Legislation, as well as Safeguarding Adults Legislation and practice, including undertaking safeguarding investigations. Applicants need to be proficient in British Sign Language (BSL).

St Andrew’s Healthcare Social Workers must be registered with Social Work England, with opportunities for training to ensure registration. You will also receive regular clinical supervision, an annual performance review, and opportunities for development to stay updated with the latest research, trends, and best practices in psychiatric social work.

As a charity focusing on Education, Research, and Training, we offer access to ASYE, Practice Educator courses, Social Work forums, and maintain strong links with the University of Northampton and local teaching partnerships.

Our patients and colleagues expect you to embody St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence every single day.

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package, including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years of service; Buy and Sell your Annual Leave; Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme; Menopause Group; Life cover; Electric car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Free parking; onsite gym and swimming pool facilities; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.

Interested?

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply here. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].