Social Worker

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Rochford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension up to 14.5%

Relocation package £8K

Season ticket loans

Staff discounts (Blue Light Card, NHS)

Flexible working from day one

Job summary

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking a qualified professional to assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes for Adults and Older Adults with mental health problems referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.

You will work under the Clinical Lead while maintaining inter-disciplinary collaboration with wards and primary health care professionals, ensuring integrated services and high care standards.

Responsibilities

• Holistic assessment of client problem/needs.
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.
• Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care.
• Initial assessment to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service; liaise with referring agencies to identify alternatives.
• Participate in Team and Clinical Meetings; discuss new models of care and potential research or trials.

Job description

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, 1. 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 care2. 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.3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/modelsof care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.

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