Social Worker

Job Title: Social Worker

Trust:South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LW

Ward:?Evans Ward

Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week

Why might this job interest you?

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Evans ward at the University Hospital Lewisham. If you are looking to develop your NHS experience and support with social care within an MDT team - then please do apply!

The inpatient social worker will provide and coordinate effective adult mental health social work provision for Evans ward - a 16 bedded male acute ward based at the Ladywell Unit, Lewisham Hospital; working closely with the ward manager, Adult Social Care, the Trust MCA lead and Lewisham safeguarding lead to ensure service users, carers and significant others can access appropriate resources from local authorities and a range of external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake person centred, recovery focused and trauma informed work with individuals and families taking into consideration their strengths
• Support the MDT with advanced and relevant legal
• Lead on the understanding and knowledge of the role of social work within mental health
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of mental health in-patient, discharge and community pathways.

What you’ll need:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Experience of conducting assessments identifying health and social care needs
• Relevant specialist training in the skills required for the specialty area

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:?

• Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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