Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker within the Low Secure Forensic Inpatient setting
Join our our Forensic Low Secure Ward whichprovides specialist mental health care for individuals requiring a structured setting with compassionate, expert led support.
We focus on rehabilitation, risk management and recovery, helping patients regain independence and transition to a brighter future. With a dedicated team of professionals, we offer personalised, treatment plans, therapeutic interventions on this secure empowering unit.
Morris ward is a low secure inpatient service which cares for patients detained under the mental health act who requires care and treatment, under conditions of low security due to the nature of the risk they pose to themselves and others.
The service will accept men aged 18 and over with severe and enduring mental illness who have persistent, complex and challenging needs who cannot be safely assessed and treated in an open and acute facility and do not require the level of security only available in medium and high secure settings.
This includes histories of aggression, absconding, criminal offences, severe and intractable clinical symptoms , serious drug alcohol misuse.
The ward team includes a medical team, consultant psychiatrist, nurses and occupational therapists.
Main duties of the job
The post will provide specialist assessment and intervention to service users within the Low secure setting. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a coordinated service, contributing specialist knowledge and advice to others involved in the service user's care.The post holder needs to be an enthusiastic and innovative Social Worker with experience of working with adults.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) (pro rata for part time staff).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Current RMN / HCP registration
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998, TICS, MELPS etc)
Experience
Essential
- Working with older people with complex, acute mental health needs.
- Providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non-professionally aligned staff
- Evidence of post-registration clinical development.
- To have experience of assessing, planning implementing and evaluating aspects of care.
- To have experience in working / liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care.
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- The 1983 Mental Health Act and related legislation, codes of practice and guidance
- Medication management
- Policy Guidance relating to Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams.
- Knowledge of Older Adults mental health problems including organic and functional illnesses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Current RMN / HCP registration
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998, TICS, MELPS etc)
Experience
Essential
- Working with older people with complex, acute mental health needs.
- Providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non-professionally aligned staff
- Evidence of post-registration clinical development.
- To have experience of assessing, planning implementing and evaluating aspects of care.
- To have experience in working / liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care.
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- The 1983 Mental Health Act and related legislation, codes of practice and guidance
- Medication management
- Policy Guidance relating to Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams.
- Knowledge of Older Adults mental health problems including organic and functional illnesses
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).
