We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team in Harlow, West Essex. This role requires a creative and positive approach to meeting the needs of service users, their families, and carers. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) delivers secondary mental health services across West Essex, providing specialist care for individuals with severe or complex mental health needs. As part of the Harlow team, you will work closely with crisis intervention services, inpatient care, and specialist pathways such as early intervention in psychosis and personality disorder support. You will also collaborate with GPs through initiatives like the Integrated Mental Health Service, which offers assessments and tailored support plans at GP surgeries, and work alongside Essex County Council to implement the Care Act principles of prevent, reduce, and delay. This role emphasizes holistic, person‑centred care, safeguarding, and recovery‑focused interventions for adults in the Harlow area.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence.
* Deliver strength‑based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.
* Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths‑based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).
* Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads.
* Collaborate with crisis intervention services, inpatient care, specialist pathways (early intervention in psychosis, personality disorder support), Integrated Mental Health Service with GPs, and Essex County Council to implement Care Act principles.
* Exercise professional autonomy while benefiting from the support and expertise of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and other staff benefits.
* £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
* Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
* Job share applications are welcomed.
* Work bank: Opportunity to supplement income and develop skills by working bank shifts.
* Recognition awards for staff's hard work and dedication.
Professional Development
EPUT invests in the development of social workers, providing support through the Social Care Leadership Team, structured caseload supervision, and extensive training opportunities, including AMHP training, therapy training (EMDR, CBT, DBT), and specialist roles in areas such as Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder. Career progression is actively encouraged for aspiring leaders and clinical experts.
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