Social Worker

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

NHS Blue Light / staff discounts

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic social worker for the Child and Adolescent Inpatient service. You will be registered with Social Work England and have access to a car to provide cover at other units as needed.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will respond to service users with a positive and forward-thinking approach, prioritising safety and wellbeing in all actions. AMHP Training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Must have access to a car for cover at other units.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Child and Adolescent Inpatient service as part of a MDT.
• Respond flexibly to the needs of service users and collaborate with external authorities.
• Provide cover at other units as needed.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Job description

Job Overview

****previous applicants need not apply****

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful social worker who will have the ability to respond positively and creatively to the needs of our service users. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have access to a car as you may also need to provide cover at our other unit.

You will work as part of the wider MDT within the Child and Adolescent Inpatient unit and work closely with outside agencies (including Essex County Council and other local authorities).

Main duties of the job

Your primary post will be within the Child and Adolescent Inpatient services, requiring individuals to think with a positive and forward-thinking attitude, putting the needs and safety of our services users at the heart of everything we do. The role offers the ability to have independent professional freedom but also with access to the support and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team.

As an NHS employee, you’ll have access to caseload and managerial supervision - as well extensive training and development opportunities (including AMHP Training).

Working for our organisation

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Please be aware that, due to current allocation constraints, Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are being prioritised for registered roles at this time.

As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks.

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered 'suitable alternative employment' to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.