Overview
We are currently expanding the well-established Countywide Early Intervention in Psychosis Team which provides a focussed and specific community service for the population of Bedfordshire and Luton in response to the needs of individuals and their families experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The team works across CAMH services and Adult Mental Health Services with an age range starting at 14 years. The team leader and senior social worker provide intensive support and supervision to all social workers.
Responsibilities
* Provide assessment, care planning and coordination of care from a social perspective to adults accessing the service.
* Hold a caseload of adults with a wide range of mental health and social care needs.
* Ensure constant reflection and development of practice in line with Social Work England standards.
* Liaise with acute inpatient units, the Crisis Team, Primary Care services, the Voluntary and Private Sector and contribute to a recovery‑focused model of care.
* Play an active role in the discharge of service users from hospital and commission health and social care services as required.
* Complete comprehensive Care Act assessments and reviews, and conduct safeguarding enquiries.
* Promote and provide Direct Payments in the commissioning of service‑user and carer care and support plans.
* Conduct regular risk assessments and keep accurate records in the service user Electronic Patient Record.
* Attend reflective practice sessions, and provide both management and reflective supervision to newly qualified social workers and support workers.
* Support newly qualified social workers through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and be willing to train as an ASYE assessor.
* Act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or be willing to undertake AMHP training.
* Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to the team’s Five‑Year Strategy objectives.
Qualifications
* Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
* At least one year of post‑qualifying experience in a relevant health or social care setting.
* Valid driving licence and ability to use a car for business purposes.
Person Specification
* Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary environment/community.
* Experience of attending funding panels and commissioning care packages.
* Understanding of NHS and Local Authority policy, practice, and commissioning.
* Post‑qualification experience within mental health services.
* Previous appointment as an AMHP or Best Interest Assessor (BIA); or willingness to train as an AMHP.
* Thorough knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments.
* Experience of providing psychosocial interventions and undertaking specialist assessments of At‑Risk Mental States and Psychosis.
Additional Requirements
* Full driving licence; must be able to travel between Trust sites throughout the county.
* Flexible working according to the needs of the service to support work/life balance.
Personal Qualities
* Team player able to negotiate and lead other professionals while considering competing views.
* Self‑motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences.
* Committed to equal opportunities, equality and diversity issues and anti‑discriminatory practice.
* Committed to core social work values, recognising that protection is sometimes required and should be carried out in the least restrictive manner observing human and civil rights.
* Leadership and change‑management capabilities.
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