Description
We are seeking to recruit two Social Workers to work in our service. The post-holders will work with a defined caseload of patients, most of whom will be in their own homes, providing direct, holistic assessment and care, in liaison with colleagues.
The Social Workers will be working with members of the multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, support workers and occupational therapists.
The main duties of the job include:
- Providing direct patient care to a defined group of service users, most of whom will be in their own homes
- Counselling and assistance with achieving social inclusion
- Assessment of risks
- Liaison with carers and other stakeholders
- Liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Adherence to team and Trust policies, as well as national guidelines and legislation
- Support of learners
- Participation in a duty and triaging system
- Regular travel within Hackney and the City, and occasionally to neighbouring boroughs
- Working within the CPA framework, ensuring that all documentation is up to date and in line with Social Work England and Trust guidelines
- Participating in individual and group supervision and appraisal
The salary for this role is £47,951 to £56,863 per annum.
The Trust's mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Social Work England registration
- At least 18 months' experience of working as a qualified Social Worker
- Experience of making full assessments under the Care Act and writing reports
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage self and others
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively as part of a team