Social Work Assistant

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking dedicated social workers to join their Home Treatment Team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing severe mental health challenges. You will be part of a compassionate team that values professional development and community service. With a commitment to outstanding care, you will engage with service users, support their needs, and collaborate with a range of agencies. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering social work services to diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services under direction of the Social Work Team.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies on behalf of service users.
• Contribute to safeguarding investigations and risk management.

Skills

Social Work Interventions

Risk Assessment

Mental Health Support

Safeguarding Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

To have delegated responsibilities for the safe and effective delivery of a social work service to service users within the Home Treatment Team Service. To support the delivery of support and social work interventions as agreed with service users and carers, under the direction of the Social Work Team/MDT, to meet the needs of individuals using the service.

1. To undertake specific tasks with service users as agreed with the Social Worker/MDT.
2. To liaise with a range of partnership agencies, both statutory and voluntary, on behalf of service users and the wider MDT.
3. Encourage feedback from service users, carers, and other professionals about service delivery.
4. Report safeguarding issues urgently and complete the necessary paperwork.
5. Contribute to safeguarding investigations.
6. Contribute to risk assessment and risk management planning.
7. Support the Child Protection policy by completing and recording contracts with SSD and Persons with PR.
8. Support capacity assessments where appropriate and when advice is available.
9. Develop skills to work effectively with service users experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems, including crisis situations.
10. Stay informed about changes in legislation, policy, and practice guidance.

Come and work with us in the Garden of England, where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, with additional services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated 'Good' overall by the CQC.

Each year, we care for over 2,000 people in hospitals and 54,000 in the community.

We pride ourselves on employing over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, serving diverse communities across rural and urban areas.

You will join friendly, passionate colleagues committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

Our work environment fosters kindness and compassion, with everyone—from cleaners and porters to the chief executive—playing a vital role in delivering exemplary service.

Our Strategy

Our mission is what we set out to do every day: We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Our vision is where we want to be in the future: To provide outstanding care and work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

Check out our recruitment videos: Recruitment - YouTube.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Benita Reyes Medina
Job title: Operational Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]