Location: Crownhill Court, Tailyour Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5DH
Job Type: Part-Time (21 hours per week), Fixed-term (18 months)
Salary: Competitive (Details available upon request)
About Livewell Southwest
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise that provides integrated health and social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. They also offer specialist services in Devon and Cornwall. Livewell Southwest teams operate in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health and wellbeing hubs. With a strong social conscience, the organisation values kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration.
Livewell Southwest is committed to putting people at the centre of their services, helping individuals lead healthy and independent lives. They continuously invest in employee development, offering a variety of training pathways and opportunities for growth. Their focus is on delivering the best care for people at the right time and in the right place, ensuring that patients’ needs are met with dignity and compassion.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join Livewell Southwest’s Adult Social Care mental health pathway. This part-time role (21 hours per week) offers a dual function, focusing on hospital discharge and community review. The successful candidate will play a key role in the organisation’s integrated health and social care model, contributing to person-centred outcomes under both the Personalised Care Framework and the Care Act (2014).
This is an internal, 18-month fixed-term role, and the Social Worker will work closely with Livewell Southwest’s Mental Health Services, applying intervention-based approaches. The role will require collaboration with other professionals in a multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensuring that the best possible outcomes are achieved for individuals in need of social care.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking complex, proportionate assessments such as mental capacity assessments and health and social care assessments for individuals with varying needs.
- Arranging and reviewing the delivery of social care support, including community-based services and interventions aimed at promoting independent living.
- Supporting individuals to take informed risks in complex situations to ensure their personal outcomes and wishes are prioritized.
- Conducting safeguarding investigations and making best interest decisions that may result in deprivation of liberty for individuals at risk.
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, high-quality healthcare and social care services.
- Supervising and providing training to students and Band 5 colleagues to ensure safe and professional practice within the team.
- Contributing to the induction process for new team members and delivering relevant training as needed.
- Participating in a 7-day working model, as required, to meet the needs of the service and ensure continuous, high-quality care delivery.
Benefits
- Protected Continuing Professional Development (CPD) time for registered staff.
- Various training pathways, including leadership and mentoring programs.
- Access to the Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course, and Scholarship into Nurse Training.
- A robust preceptorship and a bespoke induction program to support new staff members.
- Membership continuity in the NHS Pension Scheme for current members.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development, including access to regular training packages for all staff.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, CSS).
- Registration with Social Work England as a Social Worker.
- Commitment to completing the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), meeting the Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers.
- Knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Health and Social Care Act (2012), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and other relevant legislation.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working in a mental health setting.
- Post-qualification award, such as Best Interest Assessor (BIA).
- Experience with multi-disciplinary and partnership working in an adult social care setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For more information, please visit the Direct Gov website regarding eligibility.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Livewell Southwest is an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. They welcome diversity of thought and experience, and they are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. They actively encourage applications from underrepresented communities and those with disabilities, and they are committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of both their employees and the people who use their services.
For More Information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
Steph Gallini, Adult Social Care Team Manager
Email: stephanie.gallini@nhs.net
Job locations
Livewell Southwest
Crownhill Court, Tailyour Road, Plymouth, Devon
PL6 5DH
Application Process
To apply for this position, click the “Apply Now” button. Please note that Livewell Southwest may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are received. Therefore, it is advisable to submit your application as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2024.
Reference Number: B9832-2024-SOPCC-207
