Social Worker

Tempest QSW

Staffordshire

Start Date
28/06/2021

This specialist Private healthcare provider currently has an exciting Social Worker position to look after children and young people with mental health needs and eating disorders (CAMHS) and adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and brain injuries. 

Tempest Resourcing is currently seeking a Social Worker to work in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in the West Midlands.

You will be working within a CAMHS hospital for young people aged 12 -18 years with a range of mental health disorders and includes the following units

  • Adolescent Care
  • Acute Psychiatric
  • Eating Disorders

There will also be FREE PARKING at this hospital.

The team employs an experienced & fully trained MDT and provides ongoing support with comprehensive training, learning & development opportunities.

This dynamic role will place you at the heart of a clinical team, working closely with patients and other healthcare professionals.

Most patients and residents are referred via NHS and local authorities. They play an integral part in contributing to new models of care.

As a Social Worker working in their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) your main duties will be

  • To provide social work input to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients within the service.
  • To undertake pre-admission assessments as part of the hospital team and particularly where social care issues appear prominent.
  • To contribute to rehabilitation planning for patients moving through the care pathway to less restrictive environments
  • Taking the lead role on within the Hospital in relation to child protection issues
  • Providing support and advice in the respect of the Children Act in addition to the Mental Health Act with particular emphasis on safeguarding, advocating and discharge planning
  • Attending and participating in clinical team meetings, Mental Health Review Tribunals and management meetings
  • Providing written and or verbal report to Child Protection Case Conferences and other related Children Act proceedings

As a Social Worker you will

  • Hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work
  • Be HCPC registered
  • Have detailed knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies & procedures
  • Be skilled in developing positive relationships with external and internal departments, family, carers and other stakeholders
  • Be a confident IT user
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to use regular supervision and training to reflect on practice and develop new skills
  • Have proven knowledge of relevant legislation including Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act as it relates to social workers.
  • Salary = £31,000 to £35,000 per annum + benefits

    Tempest NHS places hospital social workers into local NHS trusts & Tempest Resourcing are one of the largest Social Care agencies in the UK & are able to provide quality candidates to more Local Authorities than any other agency. As a tier 1 supplier to a large proportion of council's in the UK we're best placed to find the next opportunity for you or your friend. Please get in touch for more information or for a confidential conversation about your career options.

     

    Tempest NHS Team – for more information please email darrenentwistle@tempestresourcing.co.uk

    Job Information

    • Role: Social Worker
    • Location: Staffordshire
    • Sector: Children CAHMS
    • Status: Open
    • Start Date: 28/06/2021
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