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Job overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Social Worker to work on Beadnell Mother and Baby Unit. We would like to recruit a Social Worker who is flexible, responsive, motivated, well organised and adaptable.
Ideally, we would like a Social Worker with some experience in both mental health and Children's Social Work.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team of a Mother and Baby Unit, with service users and other professionals to support care planning and delivery of care in complex cases for both mother and infant.
To provide specialist expertise and guidance to the wider multidisciplinary team on a range of social care interventions, which acknowledge the health and social context of women under the care of the Mother and Baby Unit.
To plan and implement a range of evidence based social interventions complimenting a biopsychosocial approach to care, with a focus on families, wellbeing and recovery to enhance the lives of mothers, children, families and carers.
To manage self and practice in accordance with the Social Work England, professional standards - recognising professional limitations,
demonstrating ability to practice within ethical and legal frameworks with clear understanding of service users, carer’s and their statutory rights.
To support, supervise and contribute to the professional development of members of staff across the service, as a mentor and educator of
students and newly qualified staff from a range of disciplines.
To offer expert advice and guidance to the team on both children and adult safeguarding concerns, including initiating referrals, writing reports and
representing the perinatal service at child protection conferences and other relevant meetings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th July 2026
Closing date : 28th July 2026
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent risk assessment and management skills.
- The ability to work with and liaise effectively with other teams and agencies.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping.
- Evidence of excellent report writing skills.
- Demonstrable evidence of advanced skills in own profession.
Desirable
- Group work skills
- Teaching skills
- Experience of supporting students.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary or multi-agency team.
- Experience of mental health assessments, developing formulations and risk management plans.
- Experience of managing a complex clinical caseload.
- Knowledge and understanding of Recovery and Wellbeing/Better lives models and its application.
- Enhanced knowledge and understanding of the MHA legislation and Safeguarding procedures.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability.
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability.
- Experience of working with agencies within the criminal justice system.
- Experience of teaching /training.
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ Diploma or Degree in Social Work. E.g. DipSW , BA/BSc/MSc Social work
- Current registration with Social Work, England
- A record of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Post registration experience or qualification relevant to forensic/ mental health/LD pathway.
- Experience of teaching
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This advert is for Social Worker with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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