Experienced Adult social worker - Adult Community Mental Health and Wellness Teams

About us

We are so proud of our Adults Service! Redbridge were rated as one of the highest performing councils for Adult Social Services across the whole country in the recent Inpower Survey.

The Mental Health and Wellness Teams are a new development in line with national guidance.  They are leading the transformation of adult community Mental Health Services in the borough, developing new ways of working with service users based on a model of place-based care.   

Find out more on our page dedicated to Social Work at Redbridge.

The enhanced multi-disciplinary teams provide a range of specialist interventions within an integrated person-centered approach to adults who are residents of the Borough of Redbridge, working with people from their first presentation to Secondary Mental Health Services, through to those who have a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health condition with complex presentations including substance misuse and physical health concerns. The teams work to a Recovery approach, with a strong emphasis on Trauma Informed Care and use of the Open Dialogue model.  The successful candidate will have a particular interest in these new ways of working and further training opportunities in these areas are available.  The services support service users throughout their journey in Mental Health Services, enabling consistency of care and close liaison with other local NHS services, Social Care, and community statutory and voluntary services. 

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(£38,607 - £43,815 + £5k AMHP allowance) Social Worker

About you

This post would be attractive to an experienced Mental Health Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) who is passionate about the support of mental health service users. This may also be attractive for those seeking to complete their AMHP training in the near future.

This is a full-time post, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm although there may be the possibility of flexible or part-time hours or job-share. The team are currently operating a hybrid model of working across both office and agile community working.

Requirements for applicants:

CQSW/Diploma in social work or equivalent degree in social work. 

Registration as a social worker with Social Work England.

Experience of managing a complex caseload of mental health service users

Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) with evidence of completing high quality care plans, risk assessments and interventions.

Working as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner or currently completing training, using all relevant mental health legislation, related policies, and procedures would be desirable.

In depth knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and its application in Mental Health.

Demonstrate excellent levels of understanding of current evidence-based practice in Mental Health.

We have developed a clear and transparent pay structure, linked to career pathways, and supported by continuous professional development.  You will have the opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and friendly environment.

For further information please contact:

Victoria Porter, Redbridge Adult Social Care Lead on Victoria.Porter@nelft.nhs.uk or 0300 555 1201 ext. 67859 or mobile 07534 899492

Sue Tatch, Redbridge Adults Assistant Integrated Care Director, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities on Sue.Tatch@nelft.nhs.uk or 0300 555 1201 ext. 67030 or mobile 07713 089315

Please submit your CV and a covering note explaining what role you are applying for, and you won’t have to wait for the closing date - we will get in touch with you straight away!

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