About this role
Job summary
You will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of patient centred care under the supervision of a social worker, providing practical support to service users in performing day to day activities, guidance and education, and in assisting in their management and care based upon individual needs under the guidance of a senior member of the Team.
Please note this may close early if sufficient number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year, working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.
In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with carers and families of people with mental health needs under the direction of a Consultant Social Worker. You will support and enable the carers to connect with local assets within the communities to help build resilience.
For full duties please refer to the attached job description.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 Health or Social Care or equivalent. Good written and spoken English
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of working with diverse populations, and diverse backgrounds Understanding carers rights under the Care Act , 2014 Understanding of Equality Act, 2010 Basic understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how it can affect people's day to day life. Understanding of working within a multi-disciplinary health, social care in a community setting.
Desirable
Knowledge of the Children's Act Knowledge of the impact of social determinants of health and wellbeing Knowledge of issues affecting specific groups of carers - e.g. young carers, parent carers, dual diagnoses, etc.
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.
Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address C&E Centre
New London Road
Chelmsford
CM2 0QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)