Consultant Social Worker

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career while shaping the future of mental health social work? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Social Worker to lead and mentor a small unit of graduates as they develop into qualified mental health social workers in Cumbria.

This role is part of our newly formed partnership with Think Ahead, a charity dedicated to training graduates and career changers to enter the mental health social work profession.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As Consultant Social Worker, you will:

Lead a unit of four trainee social workers during their statutory 70-day and 100-day placements, helping them integrate into the team and identifying learning opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge.
Provide leadership, case oversight, and supervision to trainees as they work within an adult community mental health service.
Take ultimate responsibility for casework undertaken by the trainees.
Be based within one of our adult community teams in Workington, Cumbria, where you will provide day-to-day guidance and supervision.

The role offers a unique blend of leadership, education, and frontline practice, along with fully funded CPD training and qualifications.

About us

Why Join Us?

We're looking for candidates who:

Aspire to progress their career while staying connected to frontline practice.
Are passionate about developing the next generation of social workers.
Can create a rich and inspirational learning environment for trainees.

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG24-370-JW

Job locations

Lillyhall Business Centre

Workington

CA14 4HA

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer

Successful candidates will benefit from:

A fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work from Middlesex University, including Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stages 1 and 2).
Bespoke leadership training and advanced supervision skills development.
Networking opportunities with a national community of Consultant Social Workers.
Monthly supervision and support from CNTWs Principal Social Worker, who will provide operational leadership for the Think Ahead programme.
Career progression opportunities while remaining in frontline practice.
Ongoing support from Think Ahead and Middlesex University.
Membership in the Social Work Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of social work across the locality.

This is a unique opportunity to lead, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on mental health social work.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Owens, Principal Social Worker at CNTW at simon.owens@cntw.nhs.uk.

Make a difference todayapply to be a Consultant Social Worker and shape the future of social work in Cumbria.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th December 2024

Closing date : 14th January 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer

Successful candidates will benefit from:

A fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work from Middlesex University, including Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stages 1 and 2).
Bespoke leadership training and advanced supervision skills development.
Networking opportunities with a national community of Consultant Social Workers.
Monthly supervision and support from CNTWs Principal Social Worker, who will provide operational leadership for the Think Ahead programme.
Career progression opportunities while remaining in frontline practice.
Ongoing support from Think Ahead and Middlesex University.
Membership in the Social Work Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of social work across the locality.

This is a unique opportunity to lead, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on mental health social work.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Owens, Principal Social Worker at CNTW at simon.owens@cntw.nhs.uk.

Make a difference todayapply to be a Consultant Social Worker and shape the future of social work in Cumbria.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th December 2024

Closing date : 14th January 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Recognised Social Work degree or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England.
Post qualified CPD in social work practice.
Practice Educator Professionals Standards - Stage 2 Qualification. (Or willingness to complete fast-track training with Think Ahead & Middlesex University prior to unit start date)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

2 years post qualifying experience, working at advanced social work level of capability.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team in a mental health setting.
Experience of providing Social Work interventions.
Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
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/reflective supervision to staff.
Teaching / training
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
Evidence of effective organisational skills
Expert clinical supervision skills
Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Recognised Social Work degree or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England.
Post qualified CPD in social work practice.
Practice Educator Professionals Standards - Stage 2 Qualification. (Or willingness to complete fast-track training with Think Ahead & Middlesex University prior to unit start date)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

2 years post qualifying experience, working at advanced social work level of capability.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team in a mental health setting.
Experience of providing Social Work interventions.
Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
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/reflective supervision to staff.
Teaching / training
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
Evidence of effective organisational skills
Expert clinical supervision skills
Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping

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).