Social Worker

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in St Albans is recruiting a full-time Social Worker to join our mental health team. This role is suitable for newly qualified social workers entering the ASYE programme and for those seeking to enhance their practice within mental health services.

The successful candidate will work Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with supervision and development opportunities provided by the trust.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Please be aware that we do NOT offer sponsorship for this role as this does not meet the salary threshold on part time hours.

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 currently are recruiting a full time Social Worker.

Our team is based in St. Albans and provides services to the locality of St. Albans and Harpenden. 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ben Roderick Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01727 804 674