Job summary
Joining our Intermediate Care Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you will play an integral role in supporting individuals with diverse and complex mental health needs. The team works closely with Mental Health Hospital Teams and Joint Commissioners to facilitate timely hospital discharge, identify and review eligible Section 117 aftercare needs, and promote independence through strengths-based interventions. ICT typically support for up to 4 to 6 weeks post discharge, ensuring individuals have the right support in place to achieve successful community outcomes.

You'll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. You'll have opportunities to participate in group and individual reflective practice, allowing you to expand and develop your knowledge and expertise.

Main duties of the job

• Engaging in comprehensive assessments and reviews of individuals in the community who have eligible s.117 aftercare needs.
• Supporting the hospital discharge planning process through timely and effective assessments.
• Managing a diverse caseload, providing guidance and supervision to Case Workers and Senior Case Workers, and offering expert advice on complex cases.
• Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to achieve positive results.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making well-informed decisions to ensure the best possible outcome.

About us
Why join us?

• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced social workers.
• Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.

Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.