Social Worker

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Rochford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday and bank holidays

Pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts (Blue Light/NHS)

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a post holder for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team to lead the assessment, planning and evaluation of care for Adults and Older Adults with mental health issues.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with wards and primary care professionals, maintain care standards, and ensure an integrated service delivery that supports clients and colleagues alike. Preceptorship completion is required.

Qualifications

• Holistic assessment of client problems/needs required.
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.
• Clear, accurate documentation of client care.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective individual health and social care; holistic assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Participate in initial client assessment to determine suitability for Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and liaise with referring agencies.
• Join team and clinical meetings; discuss new models of care and introduce research or trials.

Education

Preceptorship completed

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults and Older Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The post holder is responsible on a day to day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Matron for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained.

Please note applicants need to have completed preceptorship period post qualification to be considered.

Main duties of the job

• To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by: Holistic assessment of client problem/needs. Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions. Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care
• To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the client’s needs.
• To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.

Working for our organisation

• 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.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% 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

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• 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.

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.

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.