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- Prif leoliad
- Social Worker
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 373-AAD0063-A
- Cyflogwr
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
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- NHS
- Gwefan
- Stein Centre, St Catherines Hospital
- Tref
- Birkenhead
- Cyflog
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
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- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 28/08/2024 23:59
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Social Worker
Band 6
Trosolwg o'r swydd
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000** for anyone who needs to relocate in order to take up employment with CWP. T&Cs apply - see attached document. If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you.
We have several posts for experienced enthusiastic social workers to work in our Wirral Based Community Mental Health Teams. You need at least two years post qualification experience. We are an All Age Adult Mental Health Service.
We have been integrated for many years with our health colleagues and this provides a supportive place and multi-disciplinary team working environment.
You will provide an important and valued professional function working with some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are always supported, management of risk and safeguarding is of paramount importance.
Our Trust has signed up to the Think Ahead Programme to ensure we look at the future of social workers in mental health.
Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore you need access to transport.
You must hold a Social Work Qualification, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with Older adults with mental health needs would be an advantage.
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
Please see information below.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
As an experienced social worker you can expect to have a capped caseload and be supported in relation to your ongoing development in the area of Mental Health You need to have a passion/interest in mental health and there will be opportunities in the future to train as an AMHP. Ideal to have some experience of BIA Dols Court of protection work complex safeguarding social care act.
You will need to be compliant with the Social Care Act, Safeguarding, Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated Codes of Practice for this this role.
You will need to have experience of working with the service user group and be able to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need, whilst promoting choice and control for adults and carers.
Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including the Children Act 1989 and good IT skills to support accurate and timely case recordings.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
- Be registered with the HCPC and able to evidence this.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF.
- Required to undertake the practice educator award
Meini prawf dymunol
- Relevant postqualifying/vocational training courses.
Knowledge and Expertise
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Adults: Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Care Act 2014; Safeguarding
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals.
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
- Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
- Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background
- Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service
- An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies
- Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc
Meini prawf dymunol
- Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resiliencein relation to their job role.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Proven experience of working with carers.
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families.
- Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care
- Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working with carers and families.
- Experience of arranging packages of care.
- Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.
- Working in a multi-agency team.
- Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Kathy McIntyre
- Teitl y swydd
- Team Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07825781460
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Informal visits welcome.
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [email protected] or telephone 01244 393100
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