Social Worker

NHS; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North East England is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for a full-time role. The position involves working as part of a compassionate team, focusing on patient wellbeing and recovery. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and possess key knowledge of mental health legislation. The role comes with various benefits, including free on-site parking and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience in recovery-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in Safeguarding.
• Work as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
• Undertake assessments and care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Knowledge of mental health legislation

Multidisciplinary practice

Safeguarding

Education

Degree-level qualification in Social Work

Job description

Priory Middleton St George is looking to recruit a Social Worker to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours. Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• To provide expertise and leadership in Safeguarding.
• To bring clear focus on the rights of all service users and their families, including the ability to investigate, evaluate and learn from allegations to improve safety, dignity and compassion within the unit.
• To work as part of the Multi- disciplinary Team focusing on prevention, early intervention, building resilience and self-care, reducing and delaying dependency.
• To undertake assessments, care plans and where required Tribunal Report to determine eligibility and support the access to services under relevant social care framework.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

About us

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Job responsibilities

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess a degree-level qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. They will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of current mental health legislation and frameworks, including the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Additionally, they should demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014. The candidate should be skilled in multidisciplinary, recovery-focused practice that emphasises hope, control, and opportunity, and should also demonstrate a critical knowledge of the theories and models underpinning social work interventions with individuals and their families.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.