Join Our Community: Make a Difference in Mental Health
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care? Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) invites you to become a key player in transforming lives in the St Albans area and surrounding villages.
Location: United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata + 5% basic salary (minimum £1,258, maximum £2,122)
Recruitment Incentive: Golden Hello of £3,500 (£1,500 on commencement and £2,000 after one year; terms and conditions apply).
Why Join Us?
- Work with an “Outstanding” rated mental health trust (Care Quality Commission).
- Be part of a vibrant team serving over 400,000 individuals across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk.
- Access unparalleled career development and a supportive professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide recovery-focused care to adults with mental health issues, emphasizing choice, control, and independence.
- Deliver assessments, care planning, and coordination of care from a social perspective.
- Conduct safeguarding inquiries and implement care plans to protect vulnerable individuals.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments aligned with the Care Act 2014.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion while challenging discrimination.
- Maintain a caseload addressing diverse mental health and social care needs.
- Champion social care, addressing adversity, and preventing social exclusion.
- Potential opportunity to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or contribute to the AMHP rota if qualified.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Recruitment incentive worth £3,500 for new employees.
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Professional social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
- Strong post-qualification experience in mental health social work.
- Knowledge of legislation, including the Care Act 2014.
- Experience in assessments, care planning, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Effective communication skills with various stakeholders.
Desirable:
- AMHP or Best Interests Assessor training and experience.
- Familiarity with personal budgets and direct payments.
About HPFT
At HPFT, we believe in providing care that emphasizes choice, independence, and equality. With over 3,500 dedicated staff, we deliver innovative services, including Tier 4 for children, perinatal services, and secure learning disability services. Our mission is simple: to enable our service users to live their fullest lives possible.
