This social work post sits in the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, covering adults and older adults with mental health problems referred to the service. The work centres on assessing care needs and then planning, delivering and reviewing care programmes, while keeping standards and joined-up working across wards and primary care. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team, includes an on-call rota, and needs access to a vehicle for work. Applicants must have completed their preceptorship period after qualifying.
What the job involves
- Carry out holistic assessment of clients' problems and needs, and plan, deliver and evaluate interventions
- Assess referrals for suitability for the crisis service and liaise with referring agencies on alternative support
- Take part in team and clinical meetings, introducing new models of care and research or trials
- Build therapeutic relationships with clients and their families
- Carry out clinical risk assessment and monitor clients' mental state
What’s required
Qualifications
- Appropriate qualification or experience
Registration & licences
- UK registered social worker
Experience
- Completed preceptorship period after qualifying
- Completed AYSE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)
Checks & eligibility
- Able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work
Nice to have
- Understanding of responsibilities under the Mental Health Act
- Understanding of responsibilities under the Care Act
- Experience of working within mental health services
- Experience of working within an urgent care team
What’s offered
- 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
- Pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay
- Staff discounts, including Blue Light Card and NHS offers
- £8K relocation package if moving to Essex
- Interest-free season ticket loans for travel by tram, rail or bus
- Flexible working available from day one for most roles
- Job share applications welcomed
- Supervision and support, plus wellbeing and occupational health services
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
