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Reference: 2363031
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit Social Workers to work in our service. The post-holder will work with a defined caseload of patients, most of whom will be in their own homes, providing direct, holistic assessment and care, in liaison with colleagues.
Social Workers within community mental health care for Older People are embedded withinthe Mental Health Teams which requires them to deliver the statutory duties under the CareAct 2014. Social Workers will be working with members of the multidisciplinary team including MentalHealth Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists, Support Workers and Occupational Therapists.
Main duties of the job
Provide direct patient care to a defined group of service users, most of whom will be in their own homes. This will include counselling, and assistance with achieving social inclusion. This may include patients detained in hospital as well as some subject to conditional discharge (such as S37/41)
Assessment of risks
Liaison with carers and other stakeholders
Liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Adherence to team and Trust policies, as well as national guidelines and legislation
Support of learners
Participation in a duty and triaging system
Regular travel within Hackney and the City, and occasionally to neighbouring boroughs
Working within the CPA framework, ensuring that all documentation is up to date and in line with NMC and Trust guidelines
Participating in individual (and where available group) supervision and appraisal
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum Inc HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CH8278106
Job locations
MHCOP CMHT Office
30 Felstead Street
London
E9 5LG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification outlining key skills, experience and knowledge for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification outlining key skills, experience and knowledge for this role.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of portfolio.
- AMHP qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months' experience of working as a qualified Social Worker including relevant community experience.
- Experience of making full assessment under the Care Act and writing reports
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
Desirable
- Ability to engage with people holistically
- Ability to use Word and Excel
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to manage self and others.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
- Ability to make autonomous decisions
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of portfolio.
- AMHP qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months' experience of working as a qualified Social Worker including relevant community experience.
- Experience of making full assessment under the Care Act and writing reports
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
Desirable
- Ability to engage with people holistically
- Ability to use Word and Excel
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to manage self and others.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
- Ability to make autonomous decisions
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MHCOP CMHT Office
30 Felstead Street
London
E9 5LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MHCOP CMHT Office
30 Felstead Street
London
E9 5LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)