Senior Social Worker

St Andrew’s Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in Northampton seeks a Senior Social Worker for the CAMHS within the Specialist Recovery Division. The ideal candidate will manage complex cases and supervise junior team members, contributing to a Trauma Informed Care approach. Applicants must hold a recognized Social Work Qualification and have experience with mental health legislation. This role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with the option of flexible working hours.

Benefits

Training and registration support

Regular supervision and annual reviews

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Mental Health and Mental Capacity Legislation.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues under pressure.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload including complex and high-risk cases.
• Provide clinical supervision to less experienced team members.
• Embody St Andrew's CARE values daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognized Social Work Qualification

Post-qualifying social work award

Job description

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Full Time 4 or 5 days a week or 0.8 - 1 wte can be considered over 4 or 5 day with flexible hours

12 month fixed term contract / secondment

Specialist Recovery Division - CAMHS

An opportunity has arisen within the Social Work Team in the Specialist Recovery Division for a fixed term Senior Social Worker for CAMHS.

Our Charity

We are St Andrew’s, a mental health charity which inspires hope. We work with various organizations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare, inpatient and community services, education, and research to improve lives.

Our vision is a society where everyone living with mental health needs is heard, valued, and hopeful for their future.

As a charity, all profits are reinvested into new services and facilities. Being independent allows us the flexibility to make a real difference. Joining us offers you the chance to contribute to work that transforms lives.

Your role with us

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS):

Our CAMHS is a Trauma Informed Care Service, emphasizing understanding how trauma impacts the physical, mental, and social aspects of individuals. We provide low inpatient CAMHS services aimed at enabling young people to live well and reach their full potential in the least restrictive environment.

Our CAMHS caters to young people aged 13 to 18 with complex mental disorders, emotional and behavioral difficulties, intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, and autistic spectrum disorders. We focus on person-centered care addressing mental health, functional, cognitive, emotional, social, communication, sensory, and vocational needs.

The team includes specialists in CAMHS, with all staff undergoing specialist training and further qualifications in specific areas. You will need a recognized Social Work Qualification and post-qualifying social work award, extensive experience with Mental Health and Mental Capacity Legislation, Safeguarding Adults and Children, and the ability to handle complex legal issues under pressure.

You should be willing to develop your skills further and manage a caseload that includes complex and high-risk cases. Proven supervision, communication, interpersonal skills, and high-standard report writing are essential. Leadership and supervision experience, including clinical supervision to less experienced team members, are required.

All Social Workers at St Andrew’s must be registered with Social Work England, with opportunities for training and registration support. Regular supervision, annual reviews, and development opportunities are provided.

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