Community Social WorkerNHS

Job summary

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults and Older Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible on a day to day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Matron for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained

Job description

1. To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by:

Holistic assessment of client problem/needs.

Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.

Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care

2. To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs.

3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.

4. To be aware of ones own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that a non-judgmental and objective overview of the clients needs are met at all times.

5. Need to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.

6. Ensure effective and confidential communication between health and social care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by:

Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions.

Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information exchange.

Establishing regular written reviews in progress.

7. To be fully aware of the importance of effective risk management, the undertaking of clinical risk assessment and the on-going monitoring of the clients mental state to evaluate risk either to themselves or towards others.

8. To ensure those clients in the community with behavioural problems e.g. violent or potentially violent clients are identified in caseload and that caution and care is taken when visiting such clients, if necessary organising joint visits.

9. To develop close links with relatives/carers and ensure that effective communication takes place especially when clients are admitted to hospital or preparing to be discharged and that all appropriate agencies are informed so that follow-up care can take place.

10. To advise Line Manager and Professional Social Work Supervisor and/or Nurse Advisor on all breaches of Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy professional conduct as required by the NMCs/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.

11. To liaise with Line Manager to ensure that all Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed within the area.

12. To work flexibly across the whole spectrum of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

13. To take on clinical work commensurate with experience/skills, in liaison with their supervisor and other senior staff within the team.

14. To be responsible for working with your colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. This will include providing cover arrangements for Home Treatment and Crisis Services at needs of the service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

15. To participate in the on call arrangements for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.