Social Worker in Croydon

Over-sees and leads all Social Worker activity, and Safeguarding. Co-ordinates, negotiates and manages the mandatory processes and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and statutory regulation; taking appropriate action to preserve the psycho-social and socio-economic circumstance of the patient group within Waterloo Manor; needs assessments of clients and their families and identification of relevant resources pre and post discharge.

Job responsibilities

• To provide expertise and leadership in Safeguarding.
• To bring clear focus on the rights of all service users and their families, including the ability to investigate, evaluate and learn from allegations to improve safety, dignity and compassion within the hospital.
• To work as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team focusing on prevention, early intervention, building resilience and self-care, reducing and delaying dependency.
• To undertake assessments, care plans and where required Tribunal Report to determine eligibility and support the access to services under relevant social care framework.
• Within assessments and interventions, 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, which might include social care and health resources.
• To promote a social model with a bio/psycho/social holistic approach to care planning and recovery.
• To work alongside the service user and their carers supporting them with issues including housing, employment and finances.
• 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.
• Where required be involved in statutory community and multi-agency partnership forums (Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements MAPPA and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference).
• To work in partnership with service users wherever possible, shifting from the professional being on top to an on-tap resource and collaborator, not a controller.
• To promote empowerment, equality and social inclusion.

About us

Woodleigh Community Hospital is a welcoming, open community-based facility committed to enabling men and women with mental health needs to flourish in an environment that balances clinical expertise, kindness, and person-centred support. With 23 beds available, Woodleigh Community provides vital rehabilitation and holistic care for individuals who often present with additional ongoing physical health needs. We believe that empowering our residents to access opportunities and engage meaningfully with the wider community is a cornerstone of the recovery journey, and we are proud of our 15-year track record of helping people lead happier, more independent lives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Social Worker (BA) or Masters Degree

Experience

• Experience within a similar setting or display a willingness to learn.
• The job holder will need excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Where appropriate will provide professional supervision and support to colleagues and student social workers.
• Shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security and accuracy of patient records, data and information.
• Ensuring good quality patient documentation, which meets the Regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements.
• Regularly operating within a working environment where the work requires physical stamina and/or emotional resilience.

Skills and Attributes

• Strives to ensure every colleague is able to make a positive and lasting difference to Service Users and their families.
• Actively seeks to develop the potential of every service user and staff member.
• Is honest and respectful in all interactions with colleagues and customers.
• Ensures accurate recording of any transactions and interactions on all company documentation.
• Clear understanding of IT systems.
• Challenges poor performance and behaviours.
• Strives for positive outcomes, especially when times are challenging.

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.