Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career while shaping the future of mental health social work? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Consultant Social Worker
to lead and mentor a small unit of graduates as they develop into qualified mental health social workers in Cumbria.
This role is part of our newly formed partnership with
Think Ahead , a charity dedicated to training graduates and career changers to enter the mental health social work profession.
Main Duties of the Job About the Role
As Consultant Social Worker, you will:
Lead a unit of four trainee social workers during their statutory 70-day and 100-day placements, helping them integrate into the team and identifying learning opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge.
Provide leadership, case oversight, and supervision to trainees as they work within an adult community mental health service.
Take ultimate responsibility for casework undertaken by the trainees.
Be based within one of our adult community teams in Workington, Cumbria, where you will provide day-to-day guidance and supervision.
The role offers a unique blend of leadership, education, and frontline practice, along with fully funded CPD training and qualifications.
About Us Why Join Us?
We're looking for candidates who:
Aspire to progress their career while staying connected to frontline practice.
Are passionate about developing the next generation of social workers.
Can create a rich and inspirational learning environment for trainees.
Job Responsibilities What We Offer
Successful candidates will benefit from:
A fully funded
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work
from Middlesex University, including Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stages 1 and 2).
Bespoke leadership training and advanced supervision skills development.
Networking opportunities with a national community of Consultant Social Workers.
Monthly supervision and support from CNTWs Principal Social Worker, who will provide operational leadership for the Think Ahead programme.
Career progression opportunities while remaining in frontline practice.
Ongoing support from Think Ahead and Middlesex University.
Membership in the
Social Work Leadership Team , contributing to the strategic direction of social work across the locality.
This is a unique opportunity to lead, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on mental health social work.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact
Simon Owens, Principal Social Worker at CNTW
at
simon.owens@cntw.nhs.uk .
Make a difference today; apply to be a Consultant Social Worker and shape the future of social work in Cumbria.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Closing date: 14th January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification Education and Qualification
Recognised Social Work degree or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England.
Post qualified CPD in social work practice.
Practice Educator Professionals Standards - Stage 2 Qualification (or willingness to complete fast-track training with Think Ahead & Middlesex University prior to unit start date).
Knowledge and Experience
2 years post qualifying experience, working at advanced social work level of capability.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team in a mental health setting.
Experience of providing Social Work interventions.
Commitment to partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
Experience of providing clinical/reflective supervision to staff.
Teaching/training experience.
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management.
Evidence of effective organisational skills.
Expert clinical supervision skills.
Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping.
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.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
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Consultant Social Worker
to lead and mentor a small unit of graduates as they develop into qualified mental health social workers in Cumbria.
This role is part of our newly formed partnership with
Think Ahead , a charity dedicated to training graduates and career changers to enter the mental health social work profession.
Main Duties of the Job About the Role
As Consultant Social Worker, you will:
Lead a unit of four trainee social workers during their statutory 70-day and 100-day placements, helping them integrate into the team and identifying learning opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge.
Provide leadership, case oversight, and supervision to trainees as they work within an adult community mental health service.
Take ultimate responsibility for casework undertaken by the trainees.
Be based within one of our adult community teams in Workington, Cumbria, where you will provide day-to-day guidance and supervision.
The role offers a unique blend of leadership, education, and frontline practice, along with fully funded CPD training and qualifications.
About Us Why Join Us?
We're looking for candidates who:
Aspire to progress their career while staying connected to frontline practice.
Are passionate about developing the next generation of social workers.
Can create a rich and inspirational learning environment for trainees.
Job Responsibilities What We Offer
Successful candidates will benefit from:
A fully funded
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work
from Middlesex University, including Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stages 1 and 2).
Bespoke leadership training and advanced supervision skills development.
Networking opportunities with a national community of Consultant Social Workers.
Monthly supervision and support from CNTWs Principal Social Worker, who will provide operational leadership for the Think Ahead programme.
Career progression opportunities while remaining in frontline practice.
Ongoing support from Think Ahead and Middlesex University.
Membership in the
Social Work Leadership Team , contributing to the strategic direction of social work across the locality.
This is a unique opportunity to lead, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on mental health social work.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact
Simon Owens, Principal Social Worker at CNTW
at
simon.owens@cntw.nhs.uk .
Make a difference today; apply to be a Consultant Social Worker and shape the future of social work in Cumbria.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Closing date: 14th January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification Education and Qualification
Recognised Social Work degree or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England.
Post qualified CPD in social work practice.
Practice Educator Professionals Standards - Stage 2 Qualification (or willingness to complete fast-track training with Think Ahead & Middlesex University prior to unit start date).
Knowledge and Experience
2 years post qualifying experience, working at advanced social work level of capability.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team in a mental health setting.
Experience of providing Social Work interventions.
Commitment to partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
Experience of providing clinical/reflective supervision to staff.
Teaching/training experience.
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management.
Evidence of effective organisational skills.
Expert clinical supervision skills.
Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping.
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.
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