Social Worker inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED MON 28 OCT 2024

PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
EATING DISORDER MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SOCIAL WORK

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Priory Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join their established therapies team in Bristol, specifically within their Specialist Eating Disorder Unit. The role requires the social worker to provide high-quality care while adhering to Social Work England's Code of Practice. Key responsibilities include coordinating compliance with legislation, addressing social needs and risks, and collaborating with a Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver personalized, recovery-focused care. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safeguarding processes and a commitment to empowering service users, promoting equality, and facilitating social inclusion.

The Social Worker will undertake assessments, create care plans, and support service users in resolving their issues related to housing, employment, and finances. They will be involved in discharge planning, aftercare, and community support, ensuring that service users and their families are integrated into the care process. The role emphasises working collaboratively with service users to empower them and uphold their rights, ultimately striving to enhance their mental wellbeing and support their journey towards recovery.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced social worker to join our well established therapies team. The role will involve working in our Specialist Eating Disorder Unit and across the rest of the site.

As a Registered Social Worker, you will deliver high quality care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice that comply with Social Work England Code of Practice. The post holder will co-ordinate, negotiate and manage the mandatory processes and procedures to ensure the units compliance with current legislation and statutory regulation. Taking appropriate action to maintain a humanistic and compassionate ethos whilst working with complex situations of social need and risk, including balancing competing views and rights. The role includes working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver person centred care in a collaborative way, focusing on personalisation and recovery.

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Responsibilities:
To have a clear understanding of Safeguarding and the relevant processes.
To bring clear focus on the rights of all service users and their families.
To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, focusing on prevention and early intervention
To undertake assessments, care plans and where required Tribunal Reports to determine eligibility and support the access to services under relevant social care framework.
Be able to identify and address social exclusions, its causes and effects on mental wellbeing and mental health.
To work with service users to resolve their own problems and make their own sustainable support arrangements, which might include social care and health resources.
To work in partnership with service users wherever possible.
To promote empowerment, equality and social inclusion.
To work alongside the service user and their carers supporting them with issues including housing, employment and finances. Striving to support social inclusion.
Enable service users, as far as possible to be fully involved in their care and treatment.
To work with service users to support their discharge in terms of planning, aftercare and community support as required.
To promote carers rights and access to assessments and resources.

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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.