Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Social Worker to work on Beadnell Mother and Baby Unit. We would like to recruit a Social Worker who is flexible, responsive, motivated, well organised and adaptable.
Ideally, we would like a Social Worker with some experience in both mental health and Children's Social Work.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team of a Mother and Baby Unit, with service users and other professionals to support care planning and delivery of care in complex cases for both mother and infant.
To provide specialist expertise and guidance to the wider multidisciplinary team on a range of social care interventions, which acknowledge the health and social context of women under the care of the Mother and Baby Unit.
To plan and implement a range of evidence based social interventions complimenting a biopsychosocial approach to care, with a focus on families, wellbeing and recovery to enhance the lives of mothers, children, families and carers.
To manage self and practice in accordance with the Social Work England, professional standards - recognising professional limitations, demonstrating ability to practice within ethical and legal frameworks with clear understanding of service users, carer's and their statutory rights.
To support, supervise and contribute to the professional development of members of staff across the service, as a mentor and educator of students and newly qualified staff from a range of disciplines.
To offer expert advice and guidance to the team on both children and adult safeguarding concerns, including initiating referrals, writing reports and representing the perinatal service at child protection conferences and other relevant meetings.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th May 2023
Closing date : 30th May 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th May 2023
Closing date : 30th May 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ Diploma or Degree in Social Work. E.g. DipSW , BA/BSc/MSc Social work
- Current registration with Social Work, England
- A record of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Practice Educator Level 2 (or willingness to undertake this within first two years of practice)
Desirable
- Training in supervision skills
- Leadership training
- Relevant clinical training qualifications related to children or perinatal mental health
- Post Graduate training relevant to mental health practice or child protection work in an appropriate speciality
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Experience working with A Family Approach to safeguarding.
- Has extensive experience in Child Protection Proceedings and relevant legal frameworks to be able to advise and consult
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team.
- Teaching / training
- Experience working with young people
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of women suffering from perinatal mental illness through evidence of ongoing formal training.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Supervision skills
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit
Role/Team specific requirements
Desirable
- Experience of developing new services / care pathways.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.
- Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner
- Innovative and creative
- Flexible and adaptive
- Ability to work under pressure.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ Diploma or Degree in Social Work. E.g. DipSW , BA/BSc/MSc Social work
- Current registration with Social Work, England
- A record of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Practice Educator Level 2 (or willingness to undertake this within first two years of practice)
Desirable
- Training in supervision skills
- Leadership training
- Relevant clinical training qualifications related to children or perinatal mental health
- Post Graduate training relevant to mental health practice or child protection work in an appropriate speciality
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Experience working with A Family Approach to safeguarding.
- Has extensive experience in Child Protection Proceedings and relevant legal frameworks to be able to advise and consult
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team.
- Teaching / training
- Experience working with young people
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of women suffering from perinatal mental illness through evidence of ongoing formal training.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Supervision skills
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit
Role/Team specific requirements
Desirable
- Experience of developing new services / care pathways.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.
- Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner
- Innovative and creative
- Flexible and adaptive
- Ability to work under pressure.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
