Newly Qualified Social Worker, Learning Disabilities & Autism Division - Part time
  • England,East Midlands,Northamptonshire
  • Part-time, full-time
  • £36,147 per annum
Job Description:
Location: Northampton: Northamptonshire
Salary: £36,147 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time 30 hours per week
A rare opportunity has arisen within the Social Work Team to work across the LD/ASD Division at St Andrew’s Healthcare.
About Us
We are St Andrew’s. We are a mental health Charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.
We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.
Come and join us, and support us to help people transform their lives.
The ASD/LD division provides medium secure, low secure and rehabilitation settings for men and women with a Learning disability and/or Autism and complex mental health needs. We offer a full community focused pathway and work in the least restrictive way to support positive outcomes for our patients as individuals. St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton is a registered charity and is a national resource taking referrals from all parts of the UK. “Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.” Your role with us The role offers the opportunity to support patients with complex needs, through to successful discharge. Regular supervision is provided and opportunities for development both in social work and other related practice issues are provided and encouraged. You will be registered with the Social Work England and there will be opportunities for training to ensure re-registration. You should be in receipt of the Degree in Social Work or equivalent and have experience with Mental Health Legislation including the Care Programme Approach. A good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and the SafeGuarding processes under the Care Act 2014 will be required. Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years’ service; Life cover; Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.
Interested?
Please do apply. Alternatively if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further please contact Kelly Tompkins, Lead Social Worker
Job number 1485924
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Company Details:
St Andrew’s Healthcare
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Health
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