Senior Social Worker - LD/ASD Division

St Andrew's Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health charity is seeking a Senior Social Worker for its Learning Disability and Autism Division. This rewarding role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with complex needs through personalized interventions and assessments. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding and supporting vulnerable populations, while also leading high-risk cases. Join a dedicated team committed to compassion and excellence in mental healthcare, where your expertise will directly impact lives and contribute to a transformative mission. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Mental Health and Capacity Legislation.
• Ability to handle high-risk cases and complex safeguarding investigations.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality of life for individuals with complex presentations.
• Develop personalized therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Mental Health Legislation

Safeguarding Adults

Leadership Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Education

Recognized Social Work Qualification

Post-qualifying Award

Job description

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Position Details

• Type: Full Time or Part Time (0.9 WTE considered over 4 or 5 days with flexible hours)
• Location: Northampton
• Salary: £46,250

About Us

We are St Andrew’s, a mental health charity dedicated to transforming the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare, including inpatient and community services, education, and research, all reinvested into improving lives.

Your Role

As a Senior Social Worker within our Learning Disability and Autism Division, you will work to improve quality of life and reduce risks for individuals with complex presentations. Your responsibilities include assessment, developing personalized therapeutic interventions, and working across various facilities in Northampton. You will need a recognized Social Work Qualification, post-qualifying award, and extensive experience in Mental Health and Capacity Legislation, Safeguarding Adults, and complex safeguarding investigations. Leadership skills and the ability to handle high-risk cases are essential. Registration with Social Work England is required, with ongoing training and supervision provided.

Our Values

Living our CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence daily.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare, Non-profit, Mental Health