Senior Social Worker

Lowestoft, East of England, United Kingdom Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care within a community mental health or hospital setting and to discharge statutory community care functions on behalf of the organisation.

To be an active member of the integrated multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the provision of social care services, participating in assessment, triaging, care planning, treatment, evaluation, and crisis intervention/management.

To deliver the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs and provide support, advice and guidance to other health and social care professionals.

Provide an appropriate learning environment for relevant students.

Main duties of the job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and provide expertise and guidance to the wider multi-disciplinary team on a range of social care interventions, which acknowledge the health and social context, human rights and self-determination of the individual

To observe the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by Mental Health Act 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Programme Approach and related Codes of Practice, and all other legislation affecting your role and duties as a qualified social worker.

Demonstrate good knowledge of Safeguarding Policy and practice in relation to Adult and Child Protection and to attend external case conferences on behalf of the Service (e.g. Child/Adult Protection Case Conferences)

Have a thorough working and applied knowledge of the NHS and Community Act 1990, the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005, as well as being acquainted with other legislation which may be relevant to the service group (e.g. Children Act 1989 and 2004), Carers Act 2005, National Assistance Act 1948, Human Rights Act 1998, FACS criteria, NCC and V4 Page 4 of 14 NSFT policies and procedures

To assess health and social needs as part of an integrated team, and implement/commission packages of care where appropriate

To be fully aware of all relevant Policies, Standards, Standing Orders and Procedures, and to observe them in the course of your work

Working for our organisation

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference, click APPLY!

Interview dates are to be confirmed and candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days' notice.

You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Specialist Knowledge and training of working with Young people in Tier 4 CAMHS in-patient to Master level or equivalent level of knowledge.

Desirable criteria

• Current AMHP Approval

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with individuals presenting with complex needs requiring multi agency care packages informing practice and MDT working

Desirable criteria

• Experience in working within multi disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of relevant current policy legislation, codes of practice informing social care.

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION

We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email removed].

PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers will divert any communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS straight into your " junk" inbox.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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