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Job summary

WORTHING EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS SERVICE.

Early Intervention in Psychosis Lead Practitioner/Social Worker Band 6 Position.

Contract : Substantive/Permanent

Hours :37.5

If you want to make a real difference to the lives of those living with psychosis, using your Social Work training skills by supporting people and their families in their recovery then please apply.

We are looking for an additional qualified and experienced Social Worker to complement our existing multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis service (EIPS).

The Worthing Early Intervention for Psychosis is a well-resourced team of talented and creative individuals, offering a wide range of specialisms. We are looking for a highly motivated qualified Social Worker to join our team on a substantive contract.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant willwork with the team manager and clinical colleagues in order to develop and co-ordinate an effective pathway of recovery for acaseload of service users, families and carers. You will be collaboratively creating treatment plans for people with complex presentations whilst working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You will need to have previous experience working with clients with complex mental health problems, and a real commitment to the principles of EIP and this client group.

The service offers support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who have experienced either a first episode of psychosis or present with an At Risk Mental State. Practitioners in the team are passionate about their work, and are committed to supporting families and working in a psychosocial informed way.

Job description

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Early Intervention in Psychosis Practitioner Band 6

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About us

The AAW EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organizationally, the teams sit within the Trust's Children and Young People's Services division.

You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for family interventions, with opportunities to link with other Social Workers, both within EIP and other services for peer supervision and professional development training. You will also have opportunities to develop your special interests and expertise in line with service and team objectives, and will be supported in your continuing professional development and in building skills relevant to your career development.