Job summary
Social workers play a significant role within this service delivery framework and are key in the co-ordination of the internal transition and discharge of patients back into the community. You have a dedicated scope in promoting social work value and have the responsibility for leading on safeguarding, risk management and discharge planning. The Trust is committed to promoting research and development and works jointly with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) which provides support and advice to staff and students who would like to undertake research in SLaM.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at River House, Bethlem Royal Hospital, MSU. Using social work values and principles of the recovery model, we are looking for energetic, dynamic social workers with a high degree of commitment to this client group. Experience of working with mentally disordered offenders would be an advantage.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
Job description
Job responsibilities
River House opened in 2008 and is fast becoming recognised as a world leader in developing high quality therapeutic interventions and best practice in working with mentally disordered offenders, aged between 18 - 65. It is an 89 bed medium secure service with specialism in the treatment and care of both male and female patients, personality disorder, preparing for discharge and different levels of rehabilitation. All the individual specialisms support each other and meet weekly to plan and promote the transition of care with the expectation of reducing length of stays for service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
River House opened in 2008 and is fast becoming recognised as a world leader in developing high quality therapeutic interventions and best practice in working with mentally disordered offenders, aged between 18 - 65. It is an 89 bed medium secure service with specialism in the treatment and care of both male and female patients, personality disorder, preparing for discharge and different levels of rehabilitation. All the individual specialisms support each other and meet weekly to plan and promote the transition of care with the expectation of reducing length of stays for service users.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CQSW/DipSW or Degree in Social Work
- Current registration with Social Work England
Desirable
- AMHP/BIA qualification
- Practice Education Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying experience of working in statutory adult mental health at band 6 or above (or equivalent).
- Experience of multi-professional collaboration at a senior level, including working in partnership with other statutory agencies.
- Experience of promoting service user and carer involvement
Desirable
- Working with mentally disordered offenders/working in forensic social work services
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and the relevant Codes of Practice
- Knowledge of mental disorders and their complexities
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and procedures.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment models and implementing risk management processes
- Experience using IT including electronic clinical recording systems and Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Teams)
Desirable
- Understanding of mental health secure services and pathways
- Experience in liaising with MAPPA/MARAC and other agencies.
- Supervision of staff/students
- Understanding of auditing processes and quality improvement
- An understanding of effective systems for governance and the management of clinical and non-clinical risks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CQSW/DipSW or Degree in Social Work
- Current registration with Social Work England
Desirable
- AMHP/BIA qualification
- Practice Education Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying experience of working in statutory adult mental health at band 6 or above (or equivalent).
- Experience of multi-professional collaboration at a senior level, including working in partnership with other statutory agencies.
- Experience of promoting service user and carer involvement
Desirable
- Working with mentally disordered offenders/working in forensic social work services
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and the relevant Codes of Practice
- Knowledge of mental disorders and their complexities
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and procedures.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment models and implementing risk management processes
- Experience using IT including electronic clinical recording systems and Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Teams)
Desirable
- Understanding of mental health secure services and pathways
- Experience in liaising with MAPPA/MARAC and other agencies.
- Supervision of staff/students
- Understanding of auditing processes and quality improvement
- An understanding of effective systems for governance and the management of clinical and non-clinical risks
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).
