SEHSCT BANK - Social Worker Band 6

Job details

• Branch: Trustwide (SEHSCT)
• Location: South Eastern Corporate Bank
• Directorate: Children's Services & Social Work
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: To create a waiting list
• Opening Date: 01/09/26
• Closes: Tue, 15 September 2026 @ 5:30 PM
• Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

Notes

If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

Bank Social Worker

Band 6

Social Worker Band 6 (Band 5 AYE) Posts Available Across all HSC Organisations

Band 6 Bank Social Workers: An Overview

The following is a Summary Overview of the typical responsibilities of a Bank Social Worker Band 6 in the SEHSCT.

The Bank Social Worker will be responsible for the direct provision of quality social work services to service users and carers. They will work as a member of a social work or multi-disciplinary team, reporting to a Team Leader. They will be responsible for the direct discharge of statutory functions and fulfilling the Named Social Worker Function, including Assessment of need, care planning, safeguarding, risk management, review of services, effective case load management and a rights based practice approach are key elements of the Social Work role.

The Bank Social Worker will practise professional Social Work, working in partnership with statutory agencies, other professionals, voluntary organisations and families to ensure person centred outcomes. The Bank Social Worker will practice in accordance with Regional HSC Values and the Northern Ireland Social Care Council Codes of Conduct and Practice for Social Workers.

JOB SUMMARY

They will be responsible for the direct provision of quality social work services to service users and carers.

They will work as a member of a social work or multi-disciplinary team, reporting to a Team Leader and will typically work with a variety of statutory agency colleagues.

They will be responsible for the direct discharge of statutory functions, practicing in accordance with legislative requirements and fulfilling the Named Social Worker Function.

Assessment of need, care planning, safeguarding, risk management, review of services, effective case load management and a rights based practice approach are key elements of the Social Work role.

They will practise professional Social Work, working in partnership with statutory agencies, other professionals, voluntary organisations and families to ensure person centred outcomes.

They will practice in accordance with Regional HSC Values and the Northern Ireland Social Care Council Codes of Conduct and Practice for Social Workers.

Participate in meetings, conferences and court proceedings and provide reports within timescale.

Maintain accurate comprehensive and up to date records in line with regional and Trust policy.

Be responsible for managing allocated work and establish priorities within it.

Participate in supervision in line with Regional and Trust policy.

Engage in team meetings, team building exercises and work well within the team.

Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, continuing registration requirements, and commit to achieving Assessed Year in Employment (AYE) and/or Professional in Practice (PIP).

Attend conferences, courses and specific continuous professional developmental programmes required or considered essential by the Programme of Care

Provide support and advice to others commensurate with own level of experience.

Support Team Leader to provide student Placement Learning Opportunities.

Participate in and promote activity to improve standards of social work practice.

Provide data for service development, quality improvement, monitoring purposes, performance indicators or delegated statutory data returns.

Participate in office duty, weekend and/or bank holiday working, out of hours or stand by duty as required within the Programme of Care.

Engage in any other duties as determined by the Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

WARNING: It will be assumed that all applicants meet the essential criteria for the application stage as stated in the Personnel Specification at the closing date of advertisement. Applicants should therefore note that it is their responsibility to ensure they meet the essential criteria for the application stage. If it is subsequently found at any stage of the recruitment and selection process that an applicant did not meet the criteria at the closing date their application will not be processed any further.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

Hold a recognised Professional qualification in Social Work and must have completed a minimum of their AYE or equivalent

Shortlisting/Pre Employment Checks

Qualifications/ Registration

Hold valid NISCC registration

SECTION 2: The following are Essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Effective planning & organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload.

Virtual Interview

Effective communications skills to meet the needs of the post in full.

Ability to work as part of a single or multi- disciplinary team.

Ability to use own initiative.

Ability to identify solutions to problems and implement them effectively.

Ability to assess needs, risks, circumstances, manage risk, plan care and review to promote person centred outcomes.

Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality and safe services and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Knowledge

Demonstrate an understanding of all aspects of the role as set out in the Job Summary.

Knowledge of relevant legislation as it applies across all Service User Groups and Carers.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. *Please note this criteria will help establish what suitable work can be offered as some roles may require travel across different locations.

This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. To access a copy of this guidance, please Click Here

Protecting and using your information

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THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment.

PLEASE NOTE

If successful, the Job Description for the specific post will be assigned at the point offer.

Candidates may wish to be aware that we incorporate Value Based Recruitment in our process. Here is a high level summary of what this means

Value Based Recruitment is a process adopted by HSC to attract and select employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with those of the Trust.

It focuses on the ‘how’ and ‘why’ people do what they do.

Candidates who are short-listed for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required knowledge, skills, competencies and values to be effective in this new role.

In answering the value based questions you have the opportunity to share examples of when you have demonstrated values in practice.

What We Can Offer You

There are many benefits of working for the SEHSCT Social Work Bank, with competitive remuneration and excellent opportunities to gain a range of professional work experiences across all Programmes of Care as a bank social worker. As a bank social worker in the SEHSCT you will have opportunities to CHOOSE to work in single shift patterns or more consolidated working patterns i.e. block bookings (i.e. for a month or more at a time). As a bank social worker you can build up a range of experiences that will help you develop professionally and support your career progression and choices going forward.

The Trust is currently working on the alignment of processes to allow for a seamless transition for those who join the bank on a Band 6 SW bank contract.

Furthermore, there are a good range of terms and conditions of employment as a bank social worker framed by a range of supportive Trust policies: here are just a few:

Human Resources Policies

The Trust offers a wide range of Human Resource Policies to underpin the value that is placed on its staff such as:

A range of Work Life Balance/Flexible Working Policies;

Child Care Voucher Scheme;

Cycle to Work Scheme;

Savings on Social and Leisure Facilities;

Excellent Employee Health & Well-being Support;

Free Parking across the Trust sites;

A strong commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

Personal Development - The SEHSCT offers a supportive working environment with a strong continuous professional development ethos through Personal Development Reviews and Professional Develop training.

Committed to Equality of Opportunity

The SEHSCT recognises and values the diversity of its workforce and the population it serves.

The Trust is committed to a working environment free from intimidation of any kind. Through a systematic and objective recruitment & selection process the Trust is committed to ensuring that appointment decisions are taken solely on the basis of merit.

The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;

HSC Value

What does this mean?

What does this look like in practice? - Behaviours

Working Together

We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all.

I work with others and value everyone’s contribution

I treat people with respect and dignity

I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams

I actively engage people on issues that affect them

I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible

Compassion

We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves.

I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness

I learn from others by listening carefully to them

I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others

Excellence

We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care and support.

I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference

I take responsibility for my decisions and actions

I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing

I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’

Openness & Honesty

We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour.

I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships

I ask someone for help when needed

I speak up if I have concerns

I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice