Senior Social Worker

Job Description

Career Level B / Professional (NHS Band 6)Location: North BenfleetFull time 37.5 hours a week although part time may be considered.This is an exciting opportunity to work Part–Time as Senior Social Worker within the Essex service.You can achieve more at St Andrew’s HealthcareSt Andrew’s Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcareservices, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.Our focus is transforming lives through ground breaking treatment and rehabilitation, with surpluses re-invested in our outstanding facilities. You’ll find a welcoming, inclusive culture here, inspired by the shared values of our team. Everyone has theirpart to play in the amazing work we do – you’ll have every opportunity to get what you want from your career.This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Social Worker within St Andrew’s Essex. TheEssex Service provides recovery and rehabilitation treatmentfor low securemental health service users with mental illness, as well as those with forensic background.The service in Essex caters for around75 adult service users, with Acute Mental Illness, Complex needs, Psychiatric Intensive Care and Locked Rehabilitation.The Role & PersonThe successful applicant will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and have good communication and interpersonal skills. There is an expectation that the post holder will seek to develop their skills in the specialist area.You should be in receipt of a Degreeor Diploma in Social Work or equivalent and have some experience with Mental Health Legislation including the Care Programme ApproachJoining our friendly social work team, you will be managed by a Lead Social Worker and are accountable to a Clinical Lead. We provide regular supervision, annual performance review and opportunities for development.The applicant will need to qualified with at least 2 years post qualifying experience, and preferably some post qualifying education in either practice educating, BIA or AMHP.You will be responsible for providing supervision to other social workers, undertaking investigations and leading on safeguarding.Rewards and BenefitsWe offer an excellent benefits package including:• Excellent professional and career development and training opportunities• Pension and life assurance• Sickness policy on par with the NHS• 35 days annual leave, increasing to 41 further after 10 years service• Cycle to work scheme• Healthcare cash plan• Free parking• Paid DBS applicationYou will also be part of a great team, giving you plenty of exposure to mentoring and coaching and extensive opportunities for continuing professional development, training, and career progression.If you feel this is you then we’d love you to apply here.Closing date: Sunday30th July 2023Interviews: TBC