NHS Professionals Limited

Band 7 Social Worker

The closing date is 14 June 2025

Job summary

Job Title: Band 7 Social Worker

Trust: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Queens Resource Centre

Ward: Croydon Early Intervention Service (COAST)

Pay Rates: £26.53 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri - 09:00 - 17:00

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us? Enjoy These Fantastic Benefits:

  • Be Part of a Caring Community Join the NHSP community and work alongside a diverse team, caring for patients from all walks of life.
  • Weekly Pay Enjoy the convenience of receiving your wages weekly for greater financial flexibility.
  • Blue Light Card Get access to exclusive NHS discounts and savings.
  • Priority Access to Shifts Get first pick of shifts and placements at your preferred Trust over agency workers.
  • 24/7 Support Our friendly team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
  • Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle or opt for fixed-term placements, giving you the work-life balance you need.
  • Training & Development Access ongoing training and development opportunities through the Trust and NHSPs academy.
  • Diverse Work Experience Explore different wards, keep your skills sharp, and gain invaluable experience.
  • NHSP Member Perks Enjoy access to fun member activities, such as Member of the Month, Member Appreciation Week, exclusive giveaways, webinars, and more!
  • Convenient Parking On-site parking available, with easy access to public transport.

About us

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Join us today and enjoy a fulfilling role with excellent benefits!

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£26.53 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-81735

Job locations

Queens Resource Centre

Queens Road

Croydon

CR0 2PR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a passionate Band 7 Social Worker looking for your next big opportunity? If you're ready to bring your skills to a supportive, forward-thinking team where your impact truly matters this could be the perfect role for you!

At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, they provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK and aim to be a leader in improving health and wellbeing locally, nationally and globally.

They are currently looking for a talented Social Worker to join their welcoming and highly respected team for a temporary placement a chance to step into a role where your experience, ideas, and passion for Social Work will be truly valued. If you're dedicated to making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of healthcare we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

You will have responsibility for the delivery of care within an Early Intervention in Psychosis model of service delivery.

  • You will lead a team of professional and support staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place.
  • You will carry out clinical and managerial procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care.
  • You will manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered.

What youll need and be able to provide evidence for:

  • You will possess an active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
  • You will have a recognised professional qualification in Social Work.
  • Demonstrable management skills.
  • You will be able to demonstrate the ability to chair meetings, complete rotas, and be supervision for junior staff.
  • You will have knowledge of Coast (Early intervention service).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a passionate Band 7 Social Worker looking for your next big opportunity? If you're ready to bring your skills to a supportive, forward-thinking team where your impact truly matters this could be the perfect role for you!

At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, they provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK and aim to be a leader in improving health and wellbeing locally, nationally and globally.

They are currently looking for a talented Social Worker to join their welcoming and highly respected team for a temporary placement a chance to step into a role where your experience, ideas, and passion for Social Work will be truly valued. If you're dedicated to making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of healthcare we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

You will have responsibility for the delivery of care within an Early Intervention in Psychosis model of service delivery.

  • You will lead a team of professional and support staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place.
  • You will carry out clinical and managerial procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care.
  • You will manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered.

What youll need and be able to provide evidence for:

  • You will possess an active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
  • You will have a recognised professional qualification in Social Work.
  • Demonstrable management skills.
  • You will be able to demonstrate the ability to chair meetings, complete rotas, and be supervision for junior staff.
  • You will have knowledge of Coast (Early intervention service).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will possess an active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
  • You will have a recognised professional qualification in Social Work.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable management skills.
  • You will be able to demonstrate the ability to chair meetings, complete rotas, and be supervision for junior staff.
  • You will have knowledge of Coast (Early intervention service).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will possess an active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
  • You will have a recognised professional qualification in Social Work.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable management skills.
  • You will be able to demonstrate the ability to chair meetings, complete rotas, and be supervision for junior staff.
  • You will have knowledge of Coast (Early intervention service).

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).

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.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Queens Resource Centre

Queens Road

Croydon

CR0 2PR


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Queens Resource Centre

Queens Road

Croydon

CR0 2PR


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Consultant

Amy Dixon

amy.dixon@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£26.53 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-81735

Job locations

Queens Resource Centre

Queens Road

Croydon

CR0 2PR


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