Job Summary
Be at the heart of our community! We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Social Worker to join us in delivering community eating‑disorder care within Hertfordshire.
Office location is based in Rosanne House, Welwyn Garden City but the team covers the whole county of Hertfordshire so you will need to travel to other bases and locations throughout the county.
Main Duties
All Social Workers must be registered with Social Work England.
As a Social Worker in the Community Eating Disorder Service you will work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, providing high‑quality social care services to adults of all ages experiencing an eating disorder or dual diagnosis. Your core functions will be to provide assessment, care planning and coordination of care from a social perspective. You will deliver recovery‑focused care and support to service users and their carers, focusing on choice, control, independence and safety.
You will hold a caseload of adults with a moderate to severe eating disorder and social care needs, maintain constant reflection on your practice, and pursue continuing professional development in line with Social Work England standards.
You will support the team by triaging referrals, completing initial assessments and managing allocated tasks. You should be prepared to undertake the training required to learn about eating disorders and their impact on service users.
Key Details
Band: Band 6
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 a year, pro rata (5% fringe HCAS included)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Date posted: 30 December 2025
Reference number: 367‑SS‑9636‑B
Job Responsibilities
* Champion social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.
* Lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice; undertake safeguarding enquiries and contribute to care plans that protect adults and children from abuse.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews for people presenting high risk or complex social, legal and environmental challenges, ensuring eligibility against the Care Act 2014.
* Offer direct support to service users, carers and colleagues, providing information and advice, and signposting those who do not meet eligibility.
* Ensure appropriate health and social care services are commissioned on behalf of service users, including direct payments and charging processes where applicable.
* Guarantee that commissioned services allow choice and focus on community living with appropriate support and access to universal services.
* Carry out regular risk assessments, keeping vulnerable people safe.
* Perform carer assessments, identify contingency plans and provide support.
* Work collaboratively in partnership, developing and facilitating recovery‑focused community services and keeping local colleagues informed.
* Involve service users and carers in service improvement processes.
* Maintain accurate computer records of all work.
* Engage in post‑qualifying and additional training to maintain high standards of practice and registration with Social Work England.
* Provide management and reflective supervision to newly qualified social workers and unregistered staff.
* Support newly qualified social workers through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and offer training as an ASYE assessor.
* Take on delegated social care responsibilities accepted by the Trust on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council.
* Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
* Undertake additional training as required.
* Carry out any other duties as identified by your line manager.
Person Specification – Knowledge, Training & Experience (Essential)
* Appropriate professional social work qualification.
* Education to degree level.
* Registration with Social Work England.
* Training in principles and application of outcomes‑focused assessments and personalisation.
* Relevant post‑qualifying training for social workers.
* Training and experience in safeguarding.
Person Specification – Knowledge, Training & Experience (Desirable)
* Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interests Assessment training.
Areas of Experience and Knowledge (Essential)
* Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience.
* Knowledge of legislation, theory and policy relevant to the care group.
* Experience of undertaking assessments focused on personalisation, choice, control and care planning.
* Understanding and experience of personal budgets and direct payments.
* Experience of multidisciplinary working and ability to work collaboratively.
* Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect.
Areas of Experience and Knowledge (Desirable)
* Experience as Approved Mental Health Professional and/or Best Interests Assessor.
Communication Skills (Essential)
* Excellent verbal and written communication with a wide range of stakeholders, including service users, carers and colleagues.
* Ability to manage highly sensitive information.
* Experience of using electronic recording systems and producing accurate, timely reports.
Analytical Skills (Essential)
* Ability to analyse service user and carer information.
* Experience of undertaking small‑scale audits and surveys.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to identify any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Rosanne House, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG
Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG
Employer Website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/
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