Social Worker with Golden Hello payment

Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Band 6 Social Worker to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team in providing mental health services for older adults. This exciting role involves conducting assessments, developing support plans, and collaborating with various professionals to ensure optimal care for service users. The organization prides itself on its supportive culture and commitment to excellent outcomes, offering competitive salaries, staff benefits, and career development opportunities. Join a team that values respect, kindness, and professionalism, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Laptop and Smartphone

Comprehensive Induction

Career Development Opportunities

Staff Benefits

Flexible Working

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Training in outcome-focused assessments and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and develop support plans for service users.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver care.

Skills

Assessment and Care Planning

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Training

Knowledge of Legislation

Multidisciplinary Working

Education

Social Work Qualification (DipSW, Degree)

Post-qualifying Training in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Recording Systems

Job description

Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAs). Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 09/04/2025 23:59.

Employer heading

Band 6

Values Based Screener

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

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Band 6 Social Worker to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary Specialist Mental Health Service for Older Adults, serving the needs of older people within East Hertfordshire, covering Broxbourne Borough, East Herts District, and Welwyn Hatfield Borough.

You will deliver care to an allocated caseload of service users experiencing or recovering from mental health difficulties. Responsibilities include conducting holistic assessments, developing support plans, reviews, and CPA in collaboration with other professionals, while building networks, raising awareness, and developing links for the team.

You will work alongside Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Support Workers to achieve optimal outcomes. You will provide direct support and advice to service users, their families, and carers, within a recovery framework that emphasizes individual choice and control.

Applicants must be registered with Social Work England (Previous applicants need not reapply).

This role offers a Golden Hello of £3,500, payable as £1,500 on commencement and £2,000 after one year of employment.

For an informal chat, contact Daisy Richards at 01707 364 003.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, such as The Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005, and The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).

Based in Welwyn Garden City, you will be provided with a laptop and smartphone, along with a comprehensive induction. We offer a competitive salary, staff benefits, and excellent career development and training opportunities at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Working for our organization

Our team of over 4,000 staff provide health and social care for people with mental health issues, physical health issues, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, in community and inpatient settings. Our core values are: Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful, Professional.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.

Take a lead in social care, understanding legislation and promoting adult safeguarding. Conduct comprehensive assessments, especially for individuals with high risk or complex needs, ensuring appropriate care planning and safeguarding.

Support service users and carers through information, advice, and signposting. Ensure health and social care services are appropriately commissioned, including direct payments and charging processes.

Regularly assess risks and ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals. Conduct carer assessments and develop contingency plans.

Based in Welwyn Garden City, you will receive a laptop, smartphone, and induction. We offer a competitive salary, staff benefits, and career development opportunities. A Golden Hello of £3,500 applies for new staff, T&Cs apply.

We welcome informal visits or chats!

Contact for further details:

Person specification

Knowledge, training, and experience

• Appropriate professional social work qualification (e.g., DipSW, Degree)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Training in outcome-focused assessments and personalization
• Post-qualifying training in social work
• Safeguarding training and experience

Desirable criteria

• Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interests Assessment training

Experience and knowledge

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and theory
• Assessment, care planning, and personalization experience
• Experience with personal budgets and direct payments
• Multidisciplinary and partnership working experience
• Working with service users and carers with dignity and respect

Desirable criteria

• Experience as Approved Mental Health Professional or Best Interests Assessor

Communication skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders
• Experience with electronic recording systems and report writing

Analytical skills

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

Diversity

• Ability to work sensitively with diverse needs
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice

Mental & Emotional Effort

• Flexibility and workload prioritization
• Ability to handle distressing or aggressive behaviour

General

Desirable criteria

• Experience in integrated health and social care environments

About us

HPFT is rated by the Care Quality Commission as a provider of mental health and learning disability services. In 2021, we won the Health Service Journal award for Mental Health Trust of the Year. Our staff rated us the 4th best mental health and learning disability trust to work for out of 52 trusts nationwide. We pride ourselves on a supportive, values-driven culture focused on great care and outcomes.

Additional Information

HPFT is committed to equality, diversity, and human rights, encouraging applications from all community sections. We support flexible working and work-life balance. All staff must comply with Infection Prevention and Control measures.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Must have appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to DBS disclosure and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.