A fantastic position has become available in the Early Intervention in psychosis service for a Band 5 Newly qualified social worker
We are currently expanding the well-established Countywide Early Intervention in Psychosis service and we are in need of a Newly Qualified Social Worker.
Job Title: Newly Qualified Social Worker.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 31,049 – 37,796 £ / Year
Location: London, United Kingdom
Deadline: 02 January 2026
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for a newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) registered social worker who would value the opportunity to participate in an ASYE (assessed and supported year in employment) training program. During this year, supported by a dedicated senior mental health social worker, you will undertake a number of activities to support your development of core competencies, necessary for a social worker specialising in Mental health.
The post holder will hold a caseload of clients with oversight from an allocated senior mental health practitioner. Working flexibly to deliver packages of care under CPA, a good knowledge of risk management and psychosis will be essential. You will be required to deliver statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, including assessment of need and safeguarding, ensuring that all are undertaken within the principles of personalisation. Our social workers are at the heart of achieving the aspirations of the service users and carers we work with providing the opportunity to focus on peoples assets and strengths and to consider holistic, creative solutions to support the individual
The post holder will be required to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
- Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
- Experience of working within mental health services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding a range of models of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- Comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of mental illness and interventions to support recovery.
- An understanding of the principles of early intervention in psychosis
- Working knowledge of the The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- Good report writing skills and ability to compile complex case recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
- Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
Desirable
- Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives
Other
Essential
- Car driver essential and be able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
- Full clean driving licence
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