Social Worker inIlford inIlford PUBLISHED MON 28 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa (Plus HCAS) PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SOCIAL WORK WEEKEND

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust rJmM7XIn

The North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Adults Home Treatment Team in Ilford. This role involves providing specialized support to adults experiencing mental health crises, offering an alternative to hospital admission by working intensively with service users and their caregivers in their homes within the London Borough of Havering. The successful candidate will contribute to a multi-disciplinary approach, applying their expertise to ensure coordinated care.

Candidates must be enthusiastic and innovative social workers with experience in working with older adults. The position requires flexibility to work on a seven-day rota, including weekends and holidays, and may involve travel across various sites. A probationary period will apply, with specific exemptions for internal applicants. Interested applicants should review the attached job description and person specification to ensure they meet the qualifications required for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker within the Adults Home Treatment Team. Hav HTT is a Multi-Disciplinary Team which provides a specialist service for adults that present with a mental health crisis. The team is HTAS Accredited. The service is an alternative to Acute hospital admission and works intensively with service users and support their carers in their own home.

The post will provide specialist assessment and intervention to service users within the London Boroughs of Havering. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a co-ordinated 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 older adults.

The post holder will be expected to work across a 7 day a week rota including weekends and bank holidays and will need to be able to travel across sites in order to carry out their clinical duties.

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).

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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

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To work as a social worker in the UK, you need a combination of education, practical skills, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications required:

Educational Requirements:

1. Relevant Degree: Typically, you need a degree in social work, which is usually recognized by UK regulatory bodies. Alternatively, a postgraduate degree in social work may suffice if you have a prior degree in another discipline.

2. Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work: For those who have a relevant degree but not in social work, a postgraduate qualification can be pursued.

3. Registration: You must register with the regulatory body for social workers in your country (Social Work England for England, Social Care Wales, the Care Council for Northern Ireland, or the Scottish Social Services Council).

Key Skills Required:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly and compassionately communicate with clients, families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding clients' feelings and perspectives to provide appropriate support and guidance.

3. Critical Thinking: Ability to assess situations, evaluate information, and make informed decisions.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in developing practical solutions to complex issues faced by clients.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trusting relationships and work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

6. Organizational Skills: Managing a caseload, keeping accurate records, and ensuring all paperwork is completed promptly.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of clients.

8. Resilience: Ability to cope with emotional stress and remain focused under pressure.

9. Advocacy Skills: Ability to advocate for clients’ needs and rights effectively.

10. Knowledge of Services and Legislation: Understanding of social welfare policies, relevant laws, and local services available to clients.

Additional Attributes:

- Ethical Practice: Strong moral principles guiding your work.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in various circumstances and respond to changing needs.

- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to collective goals.

Experience:

- Practical Experience: Engaging in placements during your studies, volunteering, or previous roles in related fields can provide essential hands-on experience.

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