Social Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Position: Social Worker

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: TBC

Reports to: Head Social Worker

Responsible for: Social work assistants and social work students.

To support the clinical team in managing the health and social care needs of the patient population. Ensuring high standards of Care delivery and compliance.

To assist in and support staff to achieve high quality care through innovative and evidence based practice.

To ensure that you uphold the reputation and professionalism of the Team.

Act as a Named Social Worker for identified patient(s) - ensuring all aspects of Care Planning are implemented and reviewed according to relevant protocols.

Ensure all reports and documentation is recorded accurately and concisely in line with The Code of Ethics (General Social Work Council) and The metal Health Act Code of Practice. Contribute to MDT discussion around risk management and care plans in accordance with own professional standards.

Ensure that all standards of hospital procedure are implemented to the highest standard.

Attend and take part in Ward Rounds, CPA, MHRTs and team meetings as required.

Ensure correct procedures take place for the Admission and Discharge of Patients.

Assist in directing Junior staff in the management of work flows.

Promote active patient involvement wherever possible.

Ensure that the Code of Ethics is followed to ensure high quality patient care.

To work within own competencies.

To act as a mentor to Social Work students.

Ensure that all safeguarding procedures and protocols are adhered to.

To ensure that links are maintained with external agencies e.g. police, PPU, local authority.

To represent patients at MAPPA meetings and share relevant information with a appropriate agencies.

To represent careers views and maintain links with careers where ever possible.

To demonstrate a balance between patient advocacy and risk management.

To ensure that you demonstrate life long learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Business

Assist in ensure all relevant KPIs and Outcome measures are met.

Be self-aware and seek guidance where appropriate

Promote Cheswold Park Hospital in all actions.

Human Resources

Act as a professional role model at all times

Maintain a professional portfolio.

Take an active stance in the professional development and support of students and other team members.

To be HCPC registered.

Health and Safety

Ensure that YOU remain aware of, and attend Health and Safety updates and training.

Assists in the maintenance of physical security and safety through regular monitoring and checks.

It is the post holders responsibility to take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation and specific Policies and Procedures.

General

The above principle accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

The above duties will involve having access to information of a confidential nature. Adherence to the Data Protection Act (1998) and Caldicottprinciples must be maintained at all times.

Person Specification

Competencies

Level

Competency Description

Responsibility

2

Required to allocate and monitor the work of several colleagues/staff or to provide clinical and/or professional supervision

Communication & Interaction

3

Communication and inter-personal skills are a key feature of the role which will usually involve activities such as coaching, interviewing, counseling, etc.

Working Environment

2

Regularly operating within a working environment where the work requires physical stamina and/ or emotional resilience

Autonomy & Impact

2

Organises and priorities own work within established procedures referring complex issues to senior staff.

Seeks advice and guidance when required.

Intelligent Problem Solving

2

Usually works within existing processes and procedures where some adaptive or creative thinking is occasionally required.

Knowledge & Skills

4

Degree level qualification (including RMN & RGN degrees) or an equivalent NVQ6 qualification.

Experience

2

At least 1 years work experience gained within an appropriate educational, clinical, professional, operational or technical environment.

OR

1 2 years general work experience during which life skills have been acquired.

Department Structure

Director of Clinical Services

Head Social Worker

Social Worker

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification
• HCPC registered or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in Forensic Services

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheswold Park Hospital

Address

Cheswold Lane

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

Employer's website

https://www.cheswoldparkhospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)