Overview
A fantastic position has become available in the Early Intervention in Psychosis service for a Band 5 Newly Qualified Social Worker. We are expanding the well-established Countywide Early Intervention in Psychosis service, providing a focused community provision for Bedfordshire & Luton, responding to the needs of individuals and their families experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The team works across CAMHS services and Adult Mental Health Services with an age range starting at 14 years. We are looking for skilled and motivated mental health social workers to join our North Bedfordshire and South Bedfordshire teams.
ELFT and our local borough councils offer training opportunities to support Social Workers to maintain their professional registration with Social Work England. We believe the natural progression for a Social Worker within Mental Health Services is to strive towards completing their Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training. We also offer training in Behavioural Family Therapy, CAARMs Assessment tool and psychosocial interventions. The team holds monthly development days to support continuous professional development. We believe that psychosis is treatable and recovery is expected.
The post is suitable for a newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) registered social worker who would value the opportunity to participate in an ASYE (assessed and supported year in employment) training program. During this year, supported by a dedicated senior mental health social worker, you will undertake activities to support the development of core competencies for a social worker specialising in Mental Health.
Responsibilities
* Hold a caseload of clients with oversight from an allocated senior mental health practitioner.
* Work flexibly to deliver packages of care under CPA, with a good knowledge of risk management and psychosis essential.
* Deliver statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, including assessment of need and safeguarding, ensuring that all are undertaken within the principles of personalisation.
* Focus on people’s assets and strengths, considering holistic, creative solutions to support the individual and carers.
* Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes.
* Work across settings including Adult and Older Persons Mental Health, Forensic, Crisis, CAMHS and Primary Care settings as required.
* Participate in service development and professional supervision, forums and seminars.
* Contribute to the organisation in line with social work values, maintaining professional registration requirements.
* Support service users and carers to identify and utilise strengths and to work in partnership with other agencies and voluntary groups to maintain independence.
* Participate in ASYE training programme and progress through the organisation as a social worker in a senior role where applicable.
Qualifications and requirements
* Newly qualified or near to qualification Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
* Willingness to participate in ASYE and AMHP training opportunities.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes.
* Good knowledge of The Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act/DOLS and related social care legislation.
Benefits and development
* Training and development opportunities specific to social work including ASYE, AMHP training and PE training.
* Social work professional supervision.
* Social work forums and seminars.
* A voice in the organisation and recognition of the skills and values you bring.
* The opportunity to progress through the organisation as a social worker in a senior role.
This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025
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