Social Worker- Adult Services

Social Workers within Community Mental Health Care for Older People

Social Workers within Community Mental Health Care for Older People (MHCOP) are embedded within the Mental Health Teams which requires them to deliver the statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.

As a Social Worker in MHCOP, you will be working with members of the multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists, Support Workers and Occupational Therapists, in East London NHS foundation Trust (ELFT)

As we move forward with the development of the NHS Long Term our social workers will be at the heart of achieving the aspirations of the service users and carers we work with providing the opportunity to focus on people’s assets and strengths and to consider holistic, creative solutions to support the individual.

Social Workers will endorse and act in accordance with the principles of personalisation within The Care Act 2014 to ensure that care and support is person centred and as far as possible, and places people in control of their own lives. In doing so they will carry out assessments of need in accordance with The Care Act, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal networks and support providers.

Section 42 of The Care Act requires that the local authority must make enquiries if it believes that an adult is experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect. It is vital that Social Workers within Mental Health services possess a high level of knowledge and skills within the safeguarding arena to ensure a high standard of enquiries and investigations. The ability to work with other agencies is also a key skill to ensure that service users receive their desired outcomes under the Making Safeguarding Personal guidance.

Social Workers are expected to work in partnership with service users and carers,  identifying and utilising strengths and working closely with other agencies and voluntary  groups to ensure good outcomes which, as far as possible, maintain independence. Social  Workers will have a good working knowledge of The Care Act, Mental Health Act and  Mental Capacity Act/DOLS and other social care legislation. Within the team it is vital that  Social Workers maintain a social perspective to their work and promote social care issues  within the team.  

We believe the natural progression for a Social Worker within Mental Health Services is to  strive towards completing their Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training and  this is something that we will expect and you will be supported to undertake. 

We are proud to work with the diverse communities of City and Hackney and want our  workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the  organisation and the communities we serve. It is an exciting time to be joining Mental  Health care for older people as a Social Worker in ELFT 

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications:  20 October 2024

Interview date: TBC

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk