About this role
Job summary
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
About us
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.
Job description Job 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
Specialist Knowledge and training of working with Young people in Tier 4 CAMHS in-patient to Master level or equivalent level of knowledge.
Desirable
Current AMHP Approval
Experience Essential
Experience of working with individuals presenting with complex needs requiring multi agency care packages informing practice and MDT working
Desirable
Experience in working within multi disciplinary team
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of relevant current policy legislation, codes of practice informing social care.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Dragonfly Unit - Carlton Court Hospital
St. Peters Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk
NR33 8AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)