Job overview
Early Onset Dementia Team
We have a full term post for experienced enthusiastic social worker to work in our Wirral Based Community Mental Health Team. 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.
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 Younger adults with a Neurodegenerative health need would be an advantage.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 20th March and the proposed interview date is 2nd April
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
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. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
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Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
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 £16 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.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
* Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this.
* Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF.
* Required to undertake the practice educator award
Desirable criteria
* Relevant postqualifying/vocational training courses.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
* 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
Desirable criteria
* Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resiliencein relation to their job role.
Experience
Essential criteria
* 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.
Desirable criteria
* 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