Job summary
Advert for a Care Coordinator Social Worker Band 6, Full-time,
An excellent opportunity has become available to be part of our Community Mental Health Team. This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified professional to expand in their skills, expertise, multi-agency liaisons and autonomous practice.
We are looking for skilled and motivated mental health professionals, of a social work background, to join us in meeting the needs of those we serve in the vibrant and diverse locality of Luton.
We are a community mental health service looking for resilient and proactive team players.
We seek staff committed to a user focused approach, who is able to work creatively and effectively, in this busy and demanding role, to promote patient recovery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will hold a caseload of individuals who experience severe and enduring mental ill health; many of whom will have complex needs. The focus of the role is to work responsively with an individuals strengths, in order to maximise life choices and independence.
As part of the team staff members are also required to participate in Duty, Assessment and Clinics as appropriate to your role. Working days are Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm.
In return you will be a welcomed member of a flexible and friendly team, have access to visible and supportive management and continuous opportunity to training and professional development
About us
ELFT is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees, job applicants and service users. We are committed to ensuring that no one will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or marital status. The Trust commits itself to promote equal opportunities and value diversity and will keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, users and providers of its services are treated according to their needs.
For management posts, to ensure that within their service area fair employment practice and equality of opportunity are delivered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for an identified community caseload, ensuring high standard of professionalconduct to comply with best practice and professional accountabilities. To promote a service user focussed service. Participate in audits and survey relevant to the team. To participate in development of new policies and procedures as required. Ensure that clients receive a culturally competent service. To co-ordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the Team. To ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and subsequent amendmentsare adhered to. To ensure the legal requirements of the Care Act 2014 other legislation To establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers and voluntary sectorcolleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for an identified community caseload, ensuring high standard of professionalconduct to comply with best practice and professional accountabilities. To promote a service user focussed service. Participate in audits and survey relevant to the team. To participate in development of new policies and procedures as required. Ensure that clients receive a culturally competent service. To co-ordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the Team. To ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and subsequent amendmentsare adhered to. To ensure the legal requirements of the Care Act 2014 other legislation To establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers and voluntary sectorcolleagues.
Person Specification
Educational/ Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker registered by the HCPC
Desirable
- Qualified Mental Health Social Work/Award/Appointed AMHP
- Educated to Degree Level
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
- Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
Desirable
- Previous appointment as an AMHP
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
- Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act, The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- Ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively and to the benefit of service users and carers
Person Specification
Educational/ Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker registered by the HCPC
Desirable
- Qualified Mental Health Social Work/Award/Appointed AMHP
- Educated to Degree Level
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
- Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
Desirable
- Previous appointment as an AMHP
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
- Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act, The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- Ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively and to the benefit of service users and carers
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).
