Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Clinical Social Worker in our CAMHS North team, delivering a high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and their families.
We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated social worker who is willing to develop skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of children and young people; to deliver care, advice and support to children and young people with mental health problems.
You must be a SWE registered social worker and possess experience of working directly with service users. You will be responsible for demonstrating excellent clinical outcomes and safe and effective delivery of care to children and young people.
CAMHS North is a caring, supportive and hard working team which prides itself on working creatively, innovatively and inclusively. We have a number of ongoing projects including working in partnership with young people to re design our clinic room spaces, working to better meet the needs of young people with neurodiversity who are accessing our service, and the development of the intervention offer for families of our young people.
We welcome all new staff to the team with a robust induction process to equip them for the work they will take forwards and promote leadership at all levels within the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessing, formulating and providing treatment plans for children, adolescents and their families, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
As a newly qualified social worker the post holder will be required to develop the knowledge and skills over a period of time via the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment scheme (ASYE) to demonstrate their ability to deliver the high standards of care required of a Clinical Social Worker.
The post holder will be required to prioritise attendance at all training, attend supervision and apply reflective practice continuously to enable learning needs to be identified and met.
The post holder will provide advice, guidance and consultation for professionals from other agencies and other team members, and will be prepared to develop skills in teaching, training and supervision, through the supervision of social work students.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
With a workforce of around 3,500 people and an annual income of some £330million this year, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. As a university NHS foundation trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability
Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding awarded to us in April 2019. We are on our "Good to Great" journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide consultation, advice and training to professionals working within the community and within the multi-disciplinary team.
Contribute to the development of CAMHS through clinic and professional meetings.
Prepare and present reports for a variety of meetings.
Contribute towards training activities within Social Services, Health and Voluntary sector agencies in matters relating to Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health.
To maintain knowledge of available resources, and of the roles of other agencies and to liaise on behalf of service users.
To maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation safeguarding policies and procedures.
To maintain up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge pertaining to child and adolescent mental health.
To ensure that accurate computer records of all work undertaken are kept up to date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide consultation, advice and training to professionals working within the community and within the multi-disciplinary team.
Contribute to the development of CAMHS through clinic and professional meetings.
Prepare and present reports for a variety of meetings.
Contribute towards training activities within Social Services, Health and Voluntary sector agencies in matters relating to Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health.
To maintain knowledge of available resources, and of the roles of other agencies and to liaise on behalf of service users.
To maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation safeguarding policies and procedures.
To maintain up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge pertaining to child and adolescent mental health.
To ensure that accurate computer records of all work undertaken are kept up to date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- An appropriate professional Social Work qualification (eg: Dip S.W.)
- Registered with the governing body SWE
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualifying training for social workers.
- Further training/qualification in relevant area of practice. E.g. Family Therapy, Child Psychotherapy; Group Therapy; Counselling; Play Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a social care environment.
- Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
- Knowledge of social care needs of children, adolescents and families.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children policy, practice and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate competence in Social Work practice and to work within the value base as outlined by the governing body Code of Practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child & Adolescent development or willingness to learn as part of the progression post.
- Knowledge of Child and Adolescent and/or Adult mental health or willingness to learn as part of the progression post
- Knowledge of Psycho-social approaches and/or methods or willingness to learn as part of the progression post
- Knowledge of current legislation and guidance relevant to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- An appropriate professional Social Work qualification (eg: Dip S.W.)
- Registered with the governing body SWE
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualifying training for social workers.
- Further training/qualification in relevant area of practice. E.g. Family Therapy, Child Psychotherapy; Group Therapy; Counselling; Play Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a social care environment.
- Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
- Knowledge of social care needs of children, adolescents and families.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children policy, practice and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate competence in Social Work practice and to work within the value base as outlined by the governing body Code of Practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child & Adolescent development or willingness to learn as part of the progression post.
- Knowledge of Child and Adolescent and/or Adult mental health or willingness to learn as part of the progression post
- Knowledge of Psycho-social approaches and/or methods or willingness to learn as part of the progression post
- Knowledge of current legislation and guidance relevant to 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).
