Social Worker - Deaf Service - Medium Secure

St Andrew's Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

• Job Type: Full Time
• Profession: Social Work
• Location: Northampton

Apply for Social Worker - Deaf Service - Medium Secure

Do you want to make a real difference advocating for people with complex mental health needs within a forensic hospital setting?

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

About Us

We are St Andrew's, a mental health charity dedicated to inspiring hope for those living with complex mental health needs. We envision a future with less stigma, more community support, and more research and education.

Our Deaf medium secure service provides high-quality care in a linguistically and culturally appropriate environment. British Sign Language (BSL) will be the first language of the service.

Your role with us

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Deaf Service for a qualified Social Worker. You will join a high-achieving and committed social work team within an inpatient hospital setting.

As a Social Worker, you will gain experience and develop a deeper understanding of complex mental health needs. You will have access to relevant training and a comprehensive ASYE programme.

You will work in partnership with our multi-disciplinary teams (including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing, and other Allied Health Professions) to provide holistic individualized treatment plans and work directly with our patients on their recovery journey. You will lead carer engagement and involvement, ensuring that families are part of the team. You will become an expert in mental health legislation and practice, giving evidence at Tribunals and leading on safeguarding.

You will need a recognized Social Work Qualification and ideally experience in Mental Health and Mental Capacity Legislation, as well as Safeguarding Adults Legislation and practice, including undertaking safeguarding investigations. Applicants must be proficient in British Sign Language (BSL).

St Andrew’s Healthcare Social Workers must be registered with Social Work England, and there will be opportunities for training to ensure registration. You will receive regular clinical supervision, an annual performance review, and opportunities for development to stay updated with the latest research, trends, and best practices in psychiatric social work.

As a charity focused on Education, Research, and Training, we offer access to ASYE, Practice Educator courses, Social Work forums, and have strong links with the University of Northampton and local teaching partnerships.

Our patients and colleagues expect you to embody the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence every day.

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years' service; Buy and Sell your Annual Leave; Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme; Menopause Group; Life cover; Electric car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Free parking; onsite gym and swimming pool facilities; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th January 2025

Interested?

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply here. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].