Social Worker: Sponsorship Available

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults and Older Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The post holder is responsible on a day to day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Matron for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained

Please note applicants need to have completed preceptorship period post qualification to be considered.

Main duties of the job

  1. To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by:Holistic assessment of client problem/needs.Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care2. To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the client’s needs.3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/modelsof care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.

Person Specification

skills / knowledge

Essential

  • appropriate qualification/ experience

Desirable

  • understanding their responsibilities under the mental health act
  • understanding their responsibilities under the care act
  • experienced in working within mental health services
  • experienced in working within urgent care team

skills

Essential

  • must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • UK Registered Social Worker
  • Completion of AYSE

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).

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

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