We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.
About SPFT
We provide NHS care and treatment to children, young people, adults and older people who have mental health problems, learning disabilities or neurodiversity needs. We employ about 5,700 staff and many of our services are provided in partnership with other organisations. We offer care in people's homes, in specialist clinics, hospitals and GP surgeries. We are the lead provider in three Provider Collaboratives covering adult eating disorders, secure care and children and young people inpatient services. Our services are rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission and 'outstanding' for caring.
Responsibilities
* Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings, CPA reviews, admission and discharge care planning.
* Bring knowledge of social care issues to the multi-disciplinary team.
* Advise team through knowledge of MHA, MCA and on Safeguarding.
* Obtain and provide welfare benefit advice to patients.
* Deliver psychotherapeutic intervention with other members of the team.
* Visit out of area placements to monitor provision and plan care pathways.
* Visit high secure hospitals to assess with other members of team suitability of transfer to conditions of less security.
* Write reports and give evidence to MHT.
* Provide for the social care needs of mentally disordered offenders detained in conditions of Medium security at Hellingly Centre.
* Work predominately with inpatients as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing secure recovery.
* Carry out a range of social work responsibilities within framework of NHS and Care Act 2014.
* Be conversant with legal duties under MHA 1983 and MCA including Safeguarding of Adults at Risk and Children.
* Plan complex discharge packages including linking with Local Authority and other key partners.
* Have Social Circumstances report writing skills and ability to give evidence to MHT and reports to Ministry of Justice.
* Attend ward rounds, CPA and undertake analysis related work.
* Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures.
* Hold a case load.
Qualifications & Experience
* Motivated and hard working with a passion for delivering high quality care.
* Commitment to effective team working.
* Excellent communication, assessment and risk management skills.
* Prepared to be actively involved in interventions to prepare people for discharge to the community.
* Previous experience working in a forensic setting is an advantage.
* Full trust induction and training will be provided.
Our Commitment to Diversity
SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, groups are currently underrepresented.
Safeguarding
SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.
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