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Social Worker with £3500 Recruitment Incentive (external candidates)

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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)

Sep 14

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must understand social care legislation, promote safeguarding, conduct assessments, support service users, commission suitable services, ensure choice, and perform risk assessments.
  • You will assess and support service users, promote safeguarding, commission services, provide advice, ensure safety, and conduct risk assessments in social care settings.

Requirements

  • To be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.
  • To take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquires and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse.
  • To undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by The Care Act 2014.
  • To offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice, to ensure that those who do not meet social care eligibility are appropriately signposted and supported.
  • To ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users, including the duty to offer direct payments, and that processes are in place for service users to be charged by the local authority for the social care services they receive, if applicable.
  • To ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.
  • To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe.

Responsibilities

  • - To be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.
  • - To take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquires and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse.
  • - To undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by The Care Act 2014.
  • - To offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice, to ensure that those who do not meet social care eligibility are appropriately signposted and supported.
  • - To ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users, including the duty to offer direct payments, and that processes are in place for service users to be charged by the local authority for the social care services they receive, if applicable.
  • - To ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.
  • - To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe.

FAQs

What is the recruitment incentive for this position?

The role offers a Golden Hello recruitment incentive of £3,500 for new employees only.

What are the working hours for this position?

The service operates Monday – Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

What age group will I be working with as a Social Worker?

You will be providing services to adults of all ages experiencing mental ill-health.

What is the primary responsibility of a Social Worker in this role?

The core function includes providing assessment, care planning, and coordination of care from a social perspective for adults accessing the service.

Is prior experience in mental health necessary to apply for this position?

While prior experience is beneficial, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health difficulties.

What kind of training or support will be available to new employees?

New employees will receive comprehensive training and support to ensure they can effectively carry out their roles within the multi-disciplinary team.

How does the organization approach safeguarding?

The Social Worker will take a lead in promoting adult safeguarding practices, undertake safeguarding inquiries, and contribute to care plans protecting adults and children from abuse.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career within the organization.

What is the recruitment process for this position?

The recruitment process typically involves submitting an application, followed by interviews and reference checks.

Where is the team based for this role?

The team is based in Cheshunt and provides services to the locality of East & South East Hertfordshire.

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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)

Delivering great care, achieving great outcomes – together.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Hertfordshire and beyond. Their mission is to offer high-quality, compassionate care to improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals. Their purpose is to enhance the quality of life for their patients by delivering integrated and personalized health services, supporting recovery and promoting mental health within the community.