Mental Health Social Worker

at  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven individual.
As a Social Worker in an integrated Mental Health Team you will make a difference by providing appropriate and effective interventions to people with severe and enduring mental health needs, and those in their networks, enabling and assisting them to meet daily health, social care and well-being needs, in line with personal recovery goals.
You will need to have experience of working with people who have mental health problems. Experience of working in a community setting in relation to supporting people to achieve and sustain independent living. Assessment and care management experience. You will need to organise and manage a complex workload and work in partnership with a wide range of individuals and agencies.
Our philosophy is ‘together we can make things better’, if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.
Full or part time hours considered.
New Qualified Social Worker Band 5 AYSE, will also be considered for the position.
To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/clients need and be adaptable and responsive
Professional practice should be informed by the following principles:
We should not intervene unless really necessary
People probably know best what they need
People are not defined by their difficulties
People have a right to live without fear or harm.
To provide a high quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers.
Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness.
Make a deliberate effort to connect with strangers from different walks of life and invite them to share their ideas.
Embrace challenges as an opportunity to learn constructively about ways of improving our services
Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
We are a small but supportive team who are passionate about delivering quality care to patients. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. We are flexible and promote a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
NHS Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
Staff Discounts
Career development and training opportunities
Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.
Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental.
Capacity Act requirements Sound understanding of Care Act 2014 and related code of practice
Experience of working within Adult social care.
Experience or understanding of working within
mental health service provision.
Requirement to visit mental health settings including Secure Units, Acute Psychiatric Hospital, Residential Homes and supported living settings.
Keyboard skills with appropriate adaptations/adjustments.
This role includes a combination of sitting, standing and walking on a daily basis.
This role can be emotionally stressful – support in terms of supervision or informal de-briefing is available .
Ability to work within agreed timescales.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification

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