Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated social worker to join the Multi-Disciplinary Team for the Women's Blended Service, which is based on Blossom Ward at the Hellingly Centre (medium and low secure inpatient service) and managed by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Healthcare Service (FHS). You will be part of the wider FHS social work team, working alongside women with mental health issues and challenging or offending behaviour using a Trauma Informed approach. You will link in with their friends and families and their professional networks to develop care pathways. You will take a leadership role in relation to the development of the Women's Blended Service across the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Provider Collaborative and support the Lead Inpatient Social Workers, including providing supervision.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible and provide effective leadership as a part of a leadership team. To provide specialist social work knowledge and guidance for a clinical team providing a high-quality service within the resources available within a defined area, and specifically to deliver on the following key areas: Where required, take the role of practice educator for social work students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team. To be a key link with local authority partners and Acute Services/nurturing and maintain good relationships to ensure the best outcomes for service users. To engage with the social work professional network in SPFT: attending forums and supporting professional supervision and CPD for social workers within this setting. To keep up to date with current regional and national social work-related developments and share these with the team as appropriate
About us
We provide NHS care and treatment to children, young people, adults and older people who have mental health problems, learning disabilities or neurodiversity needs.
We employ about 5,700 staff. Many of our services are provided in partnership with other organisations. We provide care in people's homes, in specialist clinics, hospitals and GP surgeries.
As well as being a provider of services across Sussex we also commission specialist beds. Working with NHS and independent sector healthcare organisations across the South-East we are the lead provider in three Provider Collaboratives. These cover adult eating disorders, secure care and children and young people inpatient services.
Sussex Partnership was formed in April 2006 as an NHS Trust and established as an NHS Foundation Trust with teaching trust status in August 2008. We work closely with Brighton and Sussex Medical School, a partnership between the Universities of Brighton and Sussex. In 2015, we became a member of the Association of UK University Hospitals, the representative body for university hospitals with major teaching and research interests across the UK and internationally.
Our services are rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission and 'outstanding' for caring. We work closely with other health and care partners to provide the best possible care to our local populations. We have strengths in innovation, including our work in the field of research and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical practice, including own professional development
To provide comprehensive assessment of mental health specific to needs of service area.
To manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs and undertake case management/lead professional/ CPA as needed.
To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of families and carers as appropriate to the care group and the individual client.
To have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions to be able to lead in clinical area.
To receive management supervision from Ward Manager or equivalent.
To demonstrate excellent communication skills.
To establish professional links with other care groups and professionals.
To work in partnership with other agencies to gain the best person centered outcomes for the individual.
A person centred/strengths-based perspective, that looks at the person within the context of their life both past present and potential future.
Empathy and a commitment to having an open and honest relationship with service users and those close to them.
A strong commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and to helping people overcome social injustice
Promoting recovery and social inclusion with individuals and families.
Excellent legal and statutory knowledge of enablement, care and support systems that makes social workers systems leaders for multiagency practice.
Intervening and showing professional leadership in situations characterised by high levels of social, family and interpersonal complexity, risk and ambiguity
A willingness to become a practice educator/support the development of other social workers
Working with other professional groups to support a joined up multi-professional approach
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical practice, including own professional development
To provide comprehensive assessment of mental health specific to needs of service area.
To manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs and undertake case management/lead professional/ CPA as needed.
To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of families and carers as appropriate to the care group and the individual client.
To have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions to be able to lead in clinical area.
To receive management supervision from Ward Manager or equivalent.
To demonstrate excellent communication skills.
To establish professional links with other care groups and professionals.
To work in partnership with other agencies to gain the best person centered outcomes for the individual.
A person centred/strengths-based perspective, that looks at the person within the context of their life both past present and potential future.
Empathy and a commitment to having an open and honest relationship with service users and those close to them.
A strong commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and to helping people overcome social injustice
Promoting recovery and social inclusion with individuals and families.
Excellent legal and statutory knowledge of enablement, care and support systems that makes social workers systems leaders for multiagency practice.
Intervening and showing professional leadership in situations characterised by high levels of social, family and interpersonal complexity, risk and ambiguity
A willingness to become a practice educator/support the development of other social workers
Working with other professional groups to support a joined up multi-professional approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised social work qualification (Degree/MA in Social Work)
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant qualification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda
- Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Understanding of Mental Health Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation (Mental Capacity Act/Human Rights Act/etc)
- Experience of managing staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised social work qualification (Degree/MA in Social Work)
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant qualification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda
- Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Understanding of Mental Health Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation (Mental Capacity Act/Human Rights Act/etc)
- Experience of managing 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.
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).
