Social Worker with £3500 Recruitment Incentive

Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovativer Anbieter im Bereich der psychischen Gesundheit sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Sozialarbeiter für die Gemeinschaftsversorgung in Hertfordshire. Diese spannende Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, direkt mit Erwachsenen zu arbeiten, die an psychischen Erkrankungen leiden, und ihnen Unterstützung und Beratung zu bieten. Das Team legt großen Wert auf die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter und bietet flexible Arbeitsmöglichkeiten sowie zahlreiche Vorteile. Wenn Sie eine Karriere in einem herausragenden Gesundheitsdienstleister anstreben, der Vielfalt und Inklusion schätzt, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitsoptionen

27 Tage Urlaub, steigend auf 33 Tage

Zugang zu einem der besten Rentensysteme im Vereinigten Königreich

NHS Car Lease Scheme

Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm

NHS Rabatte

Augenpflegegutscheine

Sonderurlaub für familiäre und persönliche Gründe

Qualifications

• Mindestens 2 Jahre Berufserfahrung nach der Qualifikation.
• Kenntnisse über relevante Gesetzgebung und Politik.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung klinischer Expertise und Leitung im ACMHS.
• Durchführung umfassender Bewertungen und Überprüfungen.

Skills

Soziale Arbeit

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Erfahrung in der Fallplanung

Kenntnis der relevanten Gesetzgebung

Education

Relevante berufliche Qualifikation in der Sozialarbeit

Abschluss auf Bachelor-Niveau

Tools

Elektronische Aufzeichnungssysteme

Job description

Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 per annum pro rata (5% fringe HCAS included). Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: [Please specify if available].

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 6

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust, we are seeking individuals who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered, please complete our online values questionnaire, linked below. Upon completion, you will receive a 'completion code' by email, valid for 6 months, which is required to submit your application.

Job overview

Be at the heart of our community!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Social Worker to join us in delivering community mental health care within the Welwyn, Hatfield area of Hertfordshire.

The area is well connected with transport links to historic Hertfordshire, its countryside, London, and beyond. We are looking for a passionate Social Worker dedicated to providing care to adults with mental health issues.

This role attracts a Golden Hello of £3,500, applicable to new employees—terms and conditions apply.

Main duties of the job

As a Social Worker in an Adult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS), you will provide clinical expertise and leadership; participate in referral and allocation processes; safeguard vulnerable children and adults; contribute to case discussions and service meetings; manage a caseload; and offer direct support and advice to Service Users (adults of all ages) and carers, within the recovery framework, respecting individual rights to choice and control.

At HPFT, we value our staff highly and offer:

1. A thorough induction to your role and team
2. Regular, quality supervision
3. Development opportunities to support your professional growth
4. Flexible working options
5. High cost allowance supplement of 5% on top of basic salary (subject to minimum and maximum payment pro rata)
6. 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
7. Access to one of the UK's best pension schemes
8. Special Leave for family and personal reasons
9. NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
10. Eye Care Vouchers
11. Employee Assistance Programme
12. NHS Discounts

Refer a friend to work for the Trust and receive up to £500! (A payment of £250 upon their start and another £250 after 6 months of continuous service, terms and conditions apply.)

Working for our organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. We aim to be the leading provider of mental health and learning disability services in the country.

Our team of over 3,500 staff provides health and social care for over 400,000 people across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, in community and inpatient settings. We also deliver specialized services including Tier 4 for children and young people, perinatal services, and secure learning disability services.

Our care emphasizes choice, independence, and equality, underpinned by our core values:

• Welcoming
• Kind
• Positive
• Respectful
• Professional

Join us to be part of a proud, supportive team committed to excellent care and outcomes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Champion social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory requirements.
2. Lead in promoting adult safeguarding practices, undertake safeguarding inquiries, and contribute to care plans that protect adults and children.
3. Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews for individuals presenting with high risks or complex needs, ensuring appropriate evaluation against social care eligibility criteria as per The Care Act 2014.
4. Provide direct support and advice to service users, carers, and colleagues, ensuring those not meeting social care eligibility are properly signposted.
5. Ensure appropriate health and social care services are commissioned, including the provision of direct payments and charging processes where applicable.

For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We welcome informal chats or visits to our team!

Person specification

Knowledge, Training, and Experience

• Relevant professional social work qualification
• Degree-level education
• Registration with Social Work England
• Training in outcomes-focused assessments and personalization
• Post-qualifying social work training
• Safeguarding training and experience

Desirable criteria

• Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interests Assessment Training

Experience and Knowledge

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and theory
• Experience in assessments, care planning, and personalisation
• Understanding of personal budgets and direct payments
• Experience in multidisciplinary and partnership working
• Ability to work with service users and carers with dignity and respect

Desirable

• Experience as Approved Mental Health Professional or Best Interests Assessor

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
• Experience with electronic recording systems and report writing

Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyze service user and carer information
• Experience with audits and surveys

About us

HPFT is rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and was awarded the Health Service Journal award for Mental Health Trust of the Year in 2021. Our staff are proud to deliver high-quality care in a supportive, values-driven environment, emphasizing our core values: welcoming, kind, positive, respectful, and professional.

If you share our passion for excellent care and want to be part of our team, we look forward to your application.

Additional Information

HPFT is committed to equality, diversity, and human rights. We encourage applications from all community sections, including those wishing to work part-time or with flexible arrangements.

All staff must comply with Infection Prevention and Control measures, including mask-wearing where required.

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Applicant requirements

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration. This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.