About this role
Job summary
Due to the recent development of our Assessment and Liaison Services, we are in an exciting position to be able to offer a new and challenging opportunity to join us as a forward-thinking, highly motivated, innovative, dedicated and experienced social worker in our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) Team in North Lincolnshire.
CRHT is a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that provide 24/7 urgent clinical triage and advice via the crisis telephone line, as well as conducting urgent and emergency mental health assessments for people in crisis. In addition to this, the team also provides intensive home treatment to those individuals admitted onto the caseload as an alternative to hospital admission. The CRHT also act as gatekeepers for all inpatient admissions, crisis house admissions and facilitate early discharge from the inpatient wards.
Our culture at RDaSH is integral to upholding both the values and professional standards of social work, as well as those of our organisation. We are committed to trauma-informed care for the people we support, and for our staff.
Your experience as an RDaSH employee will begin with a robust Trust induction and continuing professional development (CPD) will be supported by dedicated monthly Trust Learning Half Days.
This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who is passionate about crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and collaborative MDT working.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT) in North Lincolnshire. As part of a 24/7 multi-disciplinary service, you will play a key role in providing urgent mental health triage, crisis assessment, and intensive home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission. You will also act as a gatekeeper for inpatient and crisis house admissions, supporting early discharge and ensuring safe, person-centred care.
Working closely with health, social care and community partners, you will use your expertise in the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act to complete high-quality assessments, formulate risk plans, coordinate care packages, and promote recovery-focused, strengths-based practice. The role includes supporting individuals, carers, and families, while contributing to safeguarding, multi-agency working, and the ongoing development of social work practice within the service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who is passionate about crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and collaborative MDT working.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
ASYE or Equivalent Experience Social Work (DipSW, BA Hone, BSc Hone, MA or Equivalent Qualification Practice Educator / Experience of Supporting Students Evidence of Commitment to continuing professional development (PQ Framework or Equivalent) Registration with Professional Body - Social Work England
Desirable
AMHP/BIA
Experience Essential
Appropriate demonstrable experience working with people with lived experience people with mental ill health Experience of undertaking statutory duties under the Care Act & Mental Capacity Act. Demonstrable experience of undertaking assessment of needs for individuals who have complex health and social care needs Demonstrable experience of assessing high levels of risk and formulation of robust risk management plans including the ability to make decisions to ensure safety of individuals and carers. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting. Experience in safeguarding (both adult and children) and specialist risk assessment.
Desirable
Supervising social work students, ASYEs and junior members of staff when required.
Knowledge Essential
Specialist Knowledge of relevant legislation, including; Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, Human Rights Act. Human Rights based Practice Strengths / Asset Based Practice Specialist knowledge of Social Work Theory and Practice Understanding of Critical Reflective Practice and ability to apply this to practice and support others to do the same. Good understanding of Anti-oppressive and Anti- discriminatory practice / Anti-racist practice / Health Inequalities Knowledge of a range of mental disorders, including co-morbid drug, alcohol and personality disorders Good understanding of person-centred care and the NHS Transformation Plan related to mental health services.
Skills Essential
Ability to work independently and with autonomy when required, respond appropriately to risk and ability to escalate as necessary. Ability to proactively formulate Risk Management Plans working with a variety of partners for this purpose. Highly motivated, conscientious with the ability to respond to changing situations to respond to the needs of people with lived experience and carers. Excellent organisation and time management skills to enable a flexible response to conflicting demands resulting in the daily reprioritisation of workload to accommodate service user need. Demonstrates good communication skills. Clear/concise command of English written/oral. IT literature with experience of Microsoft, alongside in-house systems or willingness to work towards this. Specialised skills e.g. appraising, interviewing, counselling, recovery focussed skills, systemic practice.
Desirable
Willingness to participate in associated research and development. Demonstrate an ability to assist in the educational development and skills of all junior staff
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Great Oaks Inpatient Unit
97 Ashby High Street
Scunthorpe
DN16 2JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)