Job summary
Do you want to make a real difference advocating for people with complex mental health needs within a hospital setting?
Lead Social Worker
Location:North Benfleet, Essex
Hours: full time
12 month fixed term contract
You can achieve more at St Andrews Healthcare
Our focus is transforming lives through ground breaking treatment and rehabilitation, with surpluses re-invested in our outstanding facilities.
Your role with us
You will be part of the leadership team within the Division and a key contributor to the operational and strategic direction of the division and the social care team.
Were looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to lead our Essex Social Care team and ensure the delivery of professional advice, supervision and support to the team. You will undertake on-going review of the delivery of the social work services and service needs to ensure we are delivering the best possible outcomes to patients within our care.
You will hold a protected case load, including complex and high risk individuals. You will develop and define social work roles and tasks, policies and procedures for St Andrews Healthcare and set good practice standards benchmarked against Professional Capabilities Framework and Social Work England guidance and incorporate up to date legislation and guidance into practice.
Main duties of the job
You will provide clinical and management supervision to the social workers and social care assistants and lead regular social work team meetings providing professional expertise and positive role modelling.
You will take an active part in service strategy, governance and management meetings by analysing & providing performance data and ensuring quality assurance activity is in place.
You will support the social care to manage safeguarding incidents and referrals which adhere to local safeguarding board procedures and are within statutory timescales
You will monitor the quality and administration of paperwork and computer records in line with St Andrews Healthcare current policies and will be working in partnership with outside agencies, organisations, patients and carers/families.
You will work in partnership with our multi-disciplinary teams (including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing and other Allied Health Professions) to provide holistic individualised treatment plans, and work directly with our patients on their recovery journey. Taking the lead with carer engagement and involvement ensuring that families are part of the team. You will become an expert in mental health legislation and practice, giving evidence at Tribunals and taking the lead on safeguarding.
As a Charity with a focus on Education, Research and Training, we offer access to ASYE, Practice Educator course, Social Work forums.
About us
As a Charity with a focus on Education, Research and Training, we offer access to ASYE, Practice Educator course, Social Work forums, and have strong links with the University of Northampton and local teaching partnerships.
About Us
We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health Charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.
We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.
Come and join us, and support us to help people transform their lives.
St Andrews Healthcare Social Workers must be registered with Social Work England and there will be opportunities for training to ensure registration. In addition, there will be regular supervision, an annual performance review and opportunities for development.
Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrews CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.
You will also be part of a great team, giving you plenty of exposure to mentoring and coaching and extensive opportunities for continuing professional development, training, and career progression.
If you feel this is you then wed love you to apply here.
Interviews: TBC
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,782 to £56,480 a year 35 days holiday, and benefits
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
B0354-25-0033
Job locations
St. Andrews Healthcare Essex
Pound Lane
North Benfleet
Wickford
Essex
SS129JP
Employer details
Employer name
St Andrew’s Healthcare
Address
St. Andrews Healthcare Essex
Pound Lane
North Benfleet
Wickford
Essex
SS129JP
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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