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Job Description
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- Direct 1:1 work with patients for assessment and advocating of social care needs
- Working with carers and family members including direct contact, home assessments, and child assessments
- Promoting safety under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult procedures
- Preparation and presentation of Mental Health Review Tribunal reports and other clinical reports for various audiences
- Liaison with Community Mental Health Teams and the Local Authority to support section 117 discharge planning
- Proactively contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings and discussions
- Direct 1:1 work with patients for assessment and advocating of social care needs
- Working with carers and family members including direct contact, home assessments, and child assessments
- Promoting safety under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult procedures
- Preparation and presentation of Mental Health Review Tribunal reports and other clinical reports for various audiences
- Liaison with Community Mental Health Teams and the Local Authority to support section 117 discharge planning
- Proactively contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings and discussions
- Training and Qualifications:
- Essential criteria:
- - BA (Hons) Social Work, or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)
- - Registration with Social Work England
- Desirable criteria:
- - Practice Educator (stage 1 and 2), or willingness to undertake this training
- Experience
- Essential criteria:
- - Experience of working within a mental health setting
- - Collaborative MDT working
- - Experience of risk assessment and managing safeguarding concerns
- - Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2007
- - Knowledge of the Care Act 2014
- Desirable:
- - Experience within forensic mental health setting
- - Discharge planning
- - Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- - Supervisory experience
- Training and Qualifications:
- Essential criteria:
- - BA (Hons) Social Work, or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)
- - Registration with Social Work England
- Desirable criteria:
- - Practice Educator (stage 1 and 2), or willingness to undertake this training
- Experience
- Essential criteria:
- - Experience of working within a mental health setting
- - Collaborative MDT working
- - Experience of risk assessment and managing safeguarding concerns
- - Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2007
- - Knowledge of the Care Act 2014
- Desirable:
- - Experience within forensic mental health setting
- - Discharge planning
- - Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- - Supervisory experience
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced post-ASYE Social worker to join our friendly, supportive team, working within inpatient mental health services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced qualified Social Worker to join our friendly team.
You will work closely within a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assistants, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary team, developing relationships with patients and their loved ones to support their social care needs.
About us
You can achieve more at St Andrews Healthcare
St Andrews Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0354-25-0042
Job locations
St. Andrews Healthcare
70 Dogpool Lane
Birmingham
B30 2XR
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
St Andrews Birmingham is a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprising of eight wards that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport in walking distance to Kings Heath and multiple green spaces.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced qualified Social Worker to join our friendly team.
You will work closely within a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assistants, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary team, developing relationships with patients and their loved ones to support their social care needs.
You will require a good understanding of risk management, safeguarding procedures and discharge planning (section 117 aftercare). Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 and Care Programme Approach is essential.
You will be confident in writing formal reports and presenting evidence to Mental Health Act Tribunals and other formal meetings.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop working relationships with other external agencies to provide holistic care. There is an expectation that the post holder will seek to develop their skills within this specialist area.
As a Social Worker at St Andrews Healthcare, your responsibilities will include, though are not limited to:
About youA qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. There will be opportunities for a range of training experiences to ensure re-registration; both internally and through external providers. You will receive monthly clinical supervision and reflection to support your development. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation including the Care Programme Approach is essential.
RewardsWe offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing after 5 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.
Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrews CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.
Job responsibilities
St Andrews Birmingham is a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprising of eight wards that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport in walking distance to Kings Heath and multiple green spaces.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced qualified Social Worker to join our friendly team.
You will work closely within a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assistants, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary team, developing relationships with patients and their loved ones to support their social care needs.
You will require a good understanding of risk management, safeguarding procedures and discharge planning (section 117 aftercare). Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 and Care Programme Approach is essential.
You will be confident in writing formal reports and presenting evidence to Mental Health Act Tribunals and other formal meetings.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop working relationships with other external agencies to provide holistic care. There is an expectation that the post holder will seek to develop their skills within this specialist area.
As a Social Worker at St Andrews Healthcare, your responsibilities will include, though are not limited to:
About youA qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. There will be opportunities for a range of training experiences to ensure re-registration; both internally and through external providers. You will receive monthly clinical supervision and reflection to support your development. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation including the Care Programme Approach is essential.
RewardsWe offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing after 5 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.
Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrews CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St Andrew’s Healthcare
Address
St. Andrews Healthcare
70 Dogpool Lane
Birmingham
B30 2XR
Employer's website
https://www.stah.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St Andrew’s Healthcare
Address
St. Andrews Healthcare
70 Dogpool Lane
Birmingham
B30 2XR
Employer's website
https://www.stah.org (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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