Job requirements
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Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Knowledge
Legal literacy
- Experience
Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of social work delivery /completion of AYSE for social work (post 2012) pre 2012 evidence of experience in accordance with professional capabilities framework for an experienced social worker
- Qualifications
Appropriate professional qualification in social work role
- Qualifications
Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
- Qualifications
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Knowledge
Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- Knowledge
Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Knowledge
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge
Experience of managing complex social work cases
- Knowledge
Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
- Experience
Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience
Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
- Qualifications
Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Job overview
Following new investment, we are excited to be offering a Senior Social Work post within the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Community Service North Yorkshire and York. This post will provide services to the York and Scarborough geographic areas.
The successful candidate will work as a member of the community perinatal multi-disciplinary team representing a social work perspective to women experiencing mental health difficulties in pregnancy and up to 1 year postnatal.
The role will include the ongoing development of the social worker role in the team. As an autonomous social worker, the person will be accountable for a defined caseload including service users with child and adult /or adult safeguarding needs.
Main duties of the job
We are a specialist service that strives to deliver excellent standards of care to expectant and new mothers with severe and complex mental health problems. We are looking for a highly motivated practitioners with an interest in perinatal mental health, however further specialist training and supervision will be provided to the successful candidates.
The post holder will key work a caseload of patients with peri natal needs in particular those with complex social care needs and safeguarding's in place.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details :- [email protected]
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This advert is for Senior Social Worker with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Social worker role. The advertised salary is £38,682 - £46,580 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Dec 2025.
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