About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to be a part of the Discharge Hub for Luton & Bedfordshire.
The post holder will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid down in the operational policy. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated Multi-disciplinary team. This will involve the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise with all agencies involved with the client.
Main duties of the job
o To be responsible for an identified ward based caseload, ensuring high standard of professional conduct to comply with best practice and professional accountabilities.
o To promote a service user focussed service.
o Participate in audits and survey relevant to the team.
o To participate in development of new policies and procedures as required.
o Ensure that clients receive a culturally competent service.
o To co-ordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the Team.
o To ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and subsequent amendments are adhered to.
o To ensure the legal requirements of the Care Act 2014 other legislation
o To establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers and voluntary sector colleagues.
o To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and procedures and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines.
o Liaise with General Practice and Primary Care colleagues to promote partnership working.
o Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust. Responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
Continually delivering and maintaining high standards for a defined caseload as agreed with Line Manager.
Leadership, supervision and support to junior staff.
Ensuring national targets and standards are achieved.
Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user involvement.
Demonstrating a professional manner in all work carried out.
Maintaining accurate and timely records.
Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day working of the practice area.
Continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- To be educated to degree level with a revelant degree in Social Work
Desirable
- To have an additional qualification such as AMHP, BIA or Practice educator
Experience
Essential
- 1 year experience
Desirable
- 2 years
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poplars Ward
Mayer Way
Houghton Regis
LU55BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)