Social Worker

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Hemel Hempstead is recruiting a Band 5 Social Worker for mental health services in the Dacorum area. The role is suitable for newly qualified social workers or those seeking to enhance their knowledge in a supportive ASYE environment.

The post operates Monday–Friday, with flexible part-time options to fit around your life. The team delivers care across community and inpatient settings, guided by values of Welcoming, Kind, Positive, and

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Social Worker seeking first role in mental health.
• ASYE structure support and development in the first year of practice.
• Band 5 Social Worker based in Hemel Hempstead covering Dacorum locality.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise to service users and carers.
• Participate in referral and allocation processes.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and adults within the service.
• Contribute to case discussions and service-related meetings.
• Manage a caseload of adults and carers.
• Provide direct support and advice to service users and carers within the recovery framework.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Referral & allocation

Safeguarding

Case discussions & meetings

Caseload management

Support to service users & carers

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Are you a newly Qualified Social Worker seeking your first position in mental health?
Are you a Social Worker with some experience who is looking to enhance your knowledge and skill in mental health working?
Are you looking for part time work to fit around your busy life?
If yes, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a Band 5 Social Worker.
Our team is based in Hemel Hempstead and provides services to the locality of Dacorum (Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding villages). The service operates Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
HPFT has chosen to implement the ASYE to provide excellent support and development in the first year of practice. HPFT understands the importance of developing Social Workers to improve their practice, the reputation of the profession and, ultimately, the lives of individuals and the wider community. It is in this context that Hertfordshire (HPFT and Hertfordshire County Council) invests the time, commitment, and the funding to support NQSWs to develop into highly effective practitioners.
The Successful Candidate Will

• provide clinical expertise
• participate in the referral and allocation process
• safeguard vulnerable children and adults
• contribute to case discussions and service related meetings
• manage a caseload
• provide direct support and advice to Service Users (Adults of all ages) and Carers, within the recovery framework

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our Family Of Over 4,000 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout.
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
About Us - Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust
Heard. Respected. Included. Together, we help people with mental ill-health, learning disabilities and autism to live life to the fullest. We work throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Norfolk...
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amy Upton Job title: Senior Social Worker Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01442 275 646