Social Worker

St Andrew's Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Healthcare seeks a qualified Social Worker to join their supportive team in Birmingham, working within inpatient mental health services. This role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of mental health legislation, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, along with training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Sickness policy on par with the NHS

Health Service Discounts schemes

Life cover

Electric Car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Access to free vocational qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in social care and mental health legislation is essential.
• Opportunities for training and monthly clinical supervision offered.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Direct 1:1 work with patients for assessment and advocacy.
• Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal reports.
• Liaison with Community Mental Health Teams for discharge planning.

Skills

Risk management

Safeguarding procedures

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social worker to join our friendly, supportive team, working within inpatient mental health services.

Location:Stirchley, Birmingham
Salary:From £37,388 (Depending on experience)
Schedule:Full time, 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday (permanent)

The Charity

St Andrew’s Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.

St Andrew’s Birminghamis a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprising of eight wards that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport in walking distance to Kings Heath and multiple green spaces.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced qualified Social Worker to join our friendly team.

You will work closely within a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assistants, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary team, developing relationships with patient’s and their loved ones to support their social care needs.

You will require a good understanding of risk management, safeguarding procedures and discharge planning (section 117 aftercare). Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 and Care Programme Approach is essential.

You will be confident in writing formal reports and presenting evidence to Mental Health Act Tribunals and other formal meetings.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop working relationships with other external agencies to provide holistic care. There is an expectation that the post holder will seek to develop their skills within this specialist area.

As a Social Worker at St Andrews Healthcare, your responsibilities will include, though are not limited to:

• Direct 1:1 work with patients for assessment and advocating of social care needs
• Working with carers and family members including direct contact, home assessments, and child assessments
• Promoting safety under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult procedures
• Preparation and presentation of Mental Health Review Tribunal reports and other clinical reports for various audiences
• Liaison with Community Mental Health Teams and the Local Authority to support section 117 discharge planning
• Proactively contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings and discussions

About you

A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. There will be opportunities for a range of training experiences to ensure re-registration; both internally and through external providers. You will receive monthly clinical supervision and reflection to support your development. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation including the Care Programme Approach is essential.

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; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing after 5 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.

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